EAIF 2026

ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026

21 – 24 Apr 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya

Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 09:30 - 10:45

Regional session II: Advancing industrialisation through renewables in eastern & southern Africa

Location:Jambo Conference CenterTrack:Track 1
  • C&I

This session explores how renewable energy can drive industrialisation across Eastern and Southern Africa by powering sectors with rapidly growing electricity demand. Panellists will assess the current market landscape, highlight emerging opportunities, for example in the water sector, and discuss investments needed to expand local manufacturing and build green industrial ecosystems that strengthen regional value chains and competitiveness in sectors such as manufacturing, agro-processing, construction, and water infrastructure.

7 speakers

  • Programme Manager, Energy Access Partnerships

    Sustainable Energy for All

  • Principal Secretary for the State Department of Industry

    Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry, Kenya

  • Senior Water Specialist

    RWSN c/o Skat Foundation

  • Investment Officer

    BIO - the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries

  • Managing Director

    SustainGroup

  • Managing Director

    KLK

  • Advisor - Accelerating the Energy Transition in Africa

    GIZ

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Session location Jambo Conference Center