Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya at Future Investment Initiative FII7

The dialogue at the conference emphasizes Africa's pivotal role in the global energy and climate landscape, highlighting Kenya's renewable energy achievements and the need for increased investments in the continent. President Rousseau addresses challenges like perceived risk, lack of investment, and unfair credit ratings affecting Africa's renewable energy sector. The discussion underscores the importance of clean industrialization, renewable energy adoption, and climate-positive growth in Africa, emphasizing the need to balance economic development with environmental sustainability. President Ruto advocates for leveraging Africa's abundant renewable energy resources to drive inclusive growth, combat climate change, and address geopolitical tensions, emphasizing the interconnectedness of global challenges and the imperative for collaborative solutions.