Patrick Nyoike

Patrick Nyoike is a former senior civil servant who held the position of Kenya’s Permanent Secretary for Energy from 2003 to 2012, during a pivotal time for the country's energy sector. His leadership coincided with the administrations of Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, where he was instrumental in shaping energy policies and overseeing significant procurement initiatives. Recently, he has come under scrutiny due to concerns regarding the impact of Kenya's energy policies on employment and economic growth, as new data highlights the ongoing challenges of low-quality informal jobs amid a rapidly growing youth population.