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In 2020, Kenya’s renewable energy sector expanded by roughly 10% as a wave of new solar and wind projects came online across the country. Investment in large-scale solar farms and onshore wind parks, together with growth in geothermal capacity and off-grid mini-grids, increased overall generation and improved electricity access in rural counties. This shift reduced dependence on costly fossil fuel imports, helped stabilise consumer prices for power, and attracted both domestic and international investors. Clearer policy signals, faster permitting, and public–private partnerships were key drivers that sped up project delivery and eased integration into the national grid.