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ESTABLISHING AFRICA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATIONS ALLIANCE · 16 Oct 2026

KEREA Joins Africa Renewable Energy Alliance

KEREA Joins African Renewable Energy Associations to Establish Continental AllianceKEREA joined renewable energy associations from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda and Nigeria to establish the Africa Renewable Energy Associations Alliance (AREA-A) during the 2nd Ethiopian Renewable Energy Summit (ERES 2026), held in Addis Ababa on 15–16 October 2026. The alliance aims to strengthen continental collaboration through coordinated policy advocacy, knowledge sharing, cross-border trade and investment, and collective engagement with regional stakeholders. KEREA CEO Cynthia Angweya-Muhati, MCIPS, also contributed to discussions on harmonising advocacy and building lasting regional partnerships.

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KEREA Advances Productive Use of Renewable Energy · 10 Aug 2026

KEREA Drives Dialogue on Productive Use of Renewable Energy in Kenya

KEREA brought together key stakeholders to discuss barriers to scaling Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE), including financing, quality assurance and regulatory coordination, highlighting the need for stronger collaboration and a national strategy to drive sustainable growth and improve livelihoods.

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KEREA Advances Microgrid Standards and Energy Resilience · 31 Jul 2026

KEREA and CEN-CENELEC Strengthen Collaboration on Microgrids and Energy Resilience

KEREA and CEN-CENELEC hosted a workshop on 31 July 2026 at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa. The workshop focused on electronic microgrids and energy resilience, bringing stakeholders together to discuss how harmonised standards can support reliable and resilient microgrid systems in Kenya.

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