Alex Wachira
Alex Wachira is the Energy Principal Secretary in Kenya, responsible for overseeing the country's energy policies and regulatory frameworks. Recently, he has been vocal about the pressing need to lift the moratorium on new power purchase agreements (PPAs) to address the growing energy demand in Kenya, which has led to an increased reliance on imported electricity from neighboring countries like Ethiopia.
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PS Omollo warns of arrests, prosecution over political rally chaos
Kenya· 2026-03-01
Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira has dismissed public service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku's suggestion that the Mt Kenya region should be divided into two.
PS Wachira dismisses CS Ruku's proposal to divide Mt KenyaKenya· 2025-12-25
Alex Wachira is the Energy Principal Secretary who discussed the potential of geothermal power in Baringo.
Kengen, GDC seek 80mw from Baringo geothermal fieldsKenya· 2025-10-01
Alex Wachira is the Energy Principal Secretary who discussed the potential of geothermal power in Baringo.
Kengen and GDC seeks 80mw from Baringo geothermal fieldsKenya· 2025-10-01Alex Wachira is the Principal Secretary for Energy discussing the rise in power demand and geothermal energy projects.
KenGen explores more geothermal fields as electricity demand soarsKenya· 2025-08-18
PS Alex Wachira was involved in the signing of the contract for the solar project.
Asal counties to benefit from Sh15b off-grid solar projectKenya· 2025-08-17Alex Wachira, the PS for Energy, is working to ensure that electricity demand does not outstrip supply.
Country's electricity demand rising by over 100mw every yearKenya· 2025-08-12Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira emphasized the importance of the partnership with the UK on clean energy transition.
Kenya, UK deal boosts climate change responseKenya· 2025-07-14
Alex Wachira is the principal secretary of the state department of energy.
MPs query KenGen spending on feasibility studiesKenya· 2025-07-01
Principal Secretary for Energy, Alex Wachira, said hydrogen development is being embedded in the country’s new draft National Energy Policy.
Kenya, Germany host Eastern Africa's first green hydrogen symposium in NairobiKenya· 2025-05-15
Alex Wachira is the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, State Department of Energy.
Kenya eyes green hydrogen to deepen renewable energy usageKenya· 2025-05-15
Alex Wachira is the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Energy who confirmed the increase in electric vehicles.
Review of infrastructure, taxes and incentives to boost adoption of EVsKenya· 2025-05-13
Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira reaffirmed the government’s commitment to lighting up every corner of the country.
Over Sh10 Billion allocated for last mile electricity in Mt. Kenya RegionKenya· 2025-05-10
Alex Wachira, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Energy, discusses the government's plans for electric vehicle charging stations.
Kenya Power, State research firm eye battery manufacturing plantKenya· 2025-05-06
Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira noted that among other possible outcomes of failure to lift the moratorium are increased power rationing during peak hours.
How Nairobi-Addis deal is fuelling surge in Kenya's electricity importsKenya· 2025-03-30