Kenya, JICA discuss partnership to drive Africa’s green industrialisation

By:  Robert Annor

Kenya’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, Ambassador Ali Mohamed, has held high-level discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency on strengthening collaboration to advance Africa’s green industrialisation ambitions.

The talks were held with JICA’s Senior Vice President for Africa, Ando Naoki, and focused on delivering the objectives of the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative through the Africa Green Growth Corridor Development framework.

According to the Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change, the discussions centred on strategies to translate Africa’s vast renewable energy potential and critical mineral resources into competitive, value-added green industries. Emphasis was placed on the development of green Special Economic Zones, integrated logistics corridors, clean energy systems, and climate-smart manufacturing as key enablers of sustainable industrial growth.

The engagement highlighted the importance of a regional and interconnected approach that links energy, industry, and trade to support climate-resilient development across the continent. Both sides underscored the need for strong international partnerships to help convert Africa’s green growth potential into bankable projects with measurable economic and environmental impact.

The dialogue reinforced a shared commitment between Kenya and JICA to support Africa’s transition from a resource-based economy to a climate-resilient, value-added industrial future.