KCSPOG

Kenya Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas.
A collective civil society voice in the developing field of Oil and Gas.
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A major win for transparency at #COP29!
The Baku Declaration on Global Climate Transparency, launched today, aligns with EGP's mission to promote accountability in energy governance.
Transparency drives equitable climate action. Let’s raise ambition together! 💡
#ClimateAction

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📢 Fuel Price Alert! 🚨
Despite shifts in the dollar and landed costs, @EPRA_Ke announces no changes in pump prices:
📅 14th Nov - 14th Dec 2024:
⛽ Super Petrol: Ksh.180.66
🚛 Diesel: Ksh.168.06
🪔 Kerosene: Ksh.151.39
#KenyaFuelPrices #EPRA #EnergyUpdates

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it led to the displacement of communities, loss of grazing land, and strain on natural resources. How can Kenya continue its development goals while honoring its people and preserving its heritage? #Kenya #SocialJustice #ResourceConflict 3/3

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🧵The "Battle for Laikipia" and Turkana’s oil pipeline project highlight Kenya’s complex balancing act: driving economic growth through resource extraction while safeguarding land, livelihoods, and the rights of local communities. 1/3

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In Laikipia, legacies of colonial land ownership and climate-driven droughts have forced pastoralists into conflict with landowners. In Turkana, a 600-mile pipeline once promised jobs, schools, and hospitals however, 2/3

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🌍COP29 kicks off! Focus: climate finance, frontline resilience, and just transitions. For Kenya, it’s a chance to advance policies for our climate challenges. Here’s to meaningful progress on climate justice!🌱 #COP29Baku #ClimateAction #JustTransition

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We Are Hiring!

KCSPOG is seeking a Senior Advisor- Energy Transition. To apply, send your Application and Cover Letter to [email protected]. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please click on the link below to view the full Job Description
https://t.co/gtVo6dF9RX

[Africa Climate Summit @AfClimateSummit]

The Africa Climate Summit Day 1 Highlights:

From powerful discussions to climate commitments, we laid ground for a groundbreaking Africa Climate Summit on Day One.

Today, we host Heads of State from across Africa and global dignitaries as they bring forth their national strategies for Cimate Change and engage in dialogue for a better and sustainable future.

Let's turn yesterday's inspiration into today's climate action. Here’s your front row seat to the excitement, deals, dialogues and climate change discussions at the #ACS23

Visit our Youtube Channel to join virtually to our live sessions: https://t.co/cjKXXiHCD3

#AfricaClimateSummit23

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

@AfClimateSummit Africa has 60% of the world's solar "potential", but the continent only uses 1%.

"There is no market for [potential] anywhere in the world...Africa must optimize every single thing that it has." – African Development Bank President @akin_adesina #AfricaClimateSummit

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Kenya's Renewable Energy Potential 🌍🔌

Did you know? Africa's renewable energy potential surpasses global demand projections by 50 times! Kenya is at the forefront with 92% of our current energy sourced from clean energy like geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar

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[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Africa has the resources-solar, wind and geothermal- to provide renewable energy solutions and leadership for the world, an essential step towards net zero emissions by 2060.

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However, the president acknowledged the challenge of attracting energy-intensive industries to Kenya due to its small grid size and higher energy costs.

To overcome this, a strategic approach is needed to align renewable energy generation and industrial deployment

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Kenya's Renewable Energy Potential 🌍🔌

Did you know? Africa's renewable energy potential surpasses global demand projections by 50 times! Kenya is at the forefront with 92% of our current energy sourced from clean energy like geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar

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In addition, Kenya's untapped renewable energy resources are staggering:
🌞 Nearly 78 GW of solar energy
🌬️ Over 57 GW of wind energy
💨At least 10 GW of geothermal energy
💧 6 GW of hydro power
Our potential is immense, positioning us as a key player in the #EnergyTransition

[Extractives Baraza @ExtraBaraza]

‼️ Slots are still open for the #AFREIKH course on #ENERGY #TRANSITION #GOVERNANCE IN #AFRICA. Sign up for this engaging short course as we tackle issues on #energytransition #criticalminerals #climatechange in Africa's energy sector. Be part of the change. #AELGP2023

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🔍 Discover the truth with our #MythBustersWeekly as we debunk common misconceptions in the Oil and Gas industry.

This week, we tackle the myth that fuel prices are solely driven by oil companies❌ 🌍

#FuelPrices #OilandGas #RealityCheck #KCSPOGmythbusters

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📢 Fuel Price Alert! 🛢️

Stay updated with the latest fuel prices based on @EPRA_Ke's .📈

📅 15th July- 14th August 2022 vs 2023:

Super Petrol: 112➡️194
Diesel: 109➡️179
Kerosene: 79➡️169

#FuelPriceHike
🔍 Discover the full analysis on our website
https://t.co/KQ0ws81jCx

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7/ Therefore, let's celebrate the success of Kipeto Wind Energy and draw inspiration from their remarkable journey so far. By prioritizing sustainability and inclusive development, Kenya can pave the way for a sustainable, and more equitable future. #EnergyTransition

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🧵The global shift towards renewable energy is unavoidable. However, we must factor in how production of clean energy impacts the well-being of local communities.

Let's dive into the inspiring success story of Kipeto Wind Energy 🍃 #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability
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6/ This article by @andaeg of @BD_Africa underscores how inadequate community engagement and fair compensation has plagued the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project. 👇

https://t.co/N9SpWptkXu