How Africa’s New Energy Laws Are Shaping the Transition
|Image Courtesy of The Lawyer Africa| Introduction Across Africa, countries are rewriting their laws to prepare for a cleaner energy future. Governments are beginning to look beyond oil and coal toward solar, wind, geothermal, and even hydrogen. The move is driven by the need to meet climate goals, attract green investment, and improve energy access. This shift is not just about technology. It is also about law. Legal reforms are now setting the direction for how African nations will manage energy resources, environmental protection, and sustainable growth. Over the past few years, several countries have introduced important laws and policies that show how seriously the continent is taking the energy transition. Kenya’s Energy Act 2019 Kenya’s Energy Act of 2019 marked a turning point. It was signed into law on 12 March 2019 and came into force on 28 March the same year. The law brought together all energy matters under one framework. It combined electricity, petroleum, and renew...