Kenya’s clean energy transition continues to gain traction with the commissioning of a solar-powered green ammonia system in Naivasha. The project — developed by Kenya Nut Company and TalusAg — integrates a 2.1 MW solar farm to produce about one tonne of green ammonia daily.
Each tonne generated avoids roughly eight tonnes of CO₂, compared to emissions from traditional ammonia production. The partners have also entered a 15-year fixed-price agreement to supply the green fertiliser, providing long-term cost stability for local agriculture.
This initiative exemplifies Kenya’s Green Hydrogen Strategy & Roadmap (2023), which aims to make renewable hydrogen and its derivatives central to national industrial policy. By sourcing clean fertiliser domestically, Kenya reduces import costs, cuts emissions, and builds resilience within its agricultural sector.
As renewable energy capacity expands, the model could scale to hundreds of tonnes per day, setting a strong precedent for green industrialisation across Africa.