COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY 2025

Natural Justice submitted comments on the draft National Energy Policy (NEP) 2025, arguing that the document contains contradictions regarding the clean energy transition and lacks sufficient protections for local communities and the environment.

• The draft National Energy Policy (NEP) contains contradictory positions by claiming to promote clean energy solutions to reduce fossil fuel dependence while simultaneously setting a goal to continue oil and coal development activities.
• Natural Justice recommends that the NEP exclude nuclear energy because it relies on non-renewable uranium, involves carbon emissions during the fuel life cycle, and would make Kenya dependent on imports. Additionally, proposed sites in Kwale and Kilifi could negatively impact tourism and marine ecosystems.
• The NEP is criticized for failing to incorporate essential community protections, specifically the 5% royalty entitlement for local communities in geothermal areas, the requirement for Community Development Agreements (CDAs), and best resettlement practices aligned with the World Bank-funded Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP).
• The document argues that the NEP's promotion of coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as transition fuels is unsustainable and risks creating stranded assets, suggesting instead a phase-out of coal in favor of green and blue hydrogen and electrification.
• Natural Justice asserts that the NEP lacks clear, contextualized principles for a 'Just and Equitable Energy Transition' and recommends the creation of a dedicated chapter, an oversight body, and a potential Just Energy Transition Bill.
• The submission highlights a lack of integration between the NEP and other existing frameworks, such as the Kenya Energy Investment and Transition Plan 2023–2050 and the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya (September 2023).

APA

Natural Justice (2026). COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY 2025. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Comment-on-the-National-Energy-Policy-2026-1_Kenya.pdf

Chicago

Natural Justice. COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY 2025. 2026. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Comment-on-the-National-Energy-Policy-2026-1_Kenya.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{naturaljustice2026comments, author = {{Natural Justice}}, title = {{COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY 2025}}, publisher = {Natural Justice}, year = {2026}, month = jun, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Comment-on-the-National-Energy-Policy-2026-1_Kenya.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }