Nairobi, May 2 -- Kenya is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. This means there is an increased demand for energy by consumers, including households, transport and various industries.

Imported refined petroleum products remain the dominant fossil fuel and therefore the sector has a significant workforce engaged in the value chains. As fossil fuels are phased out, new challenges and opportunities will continue to emerge for Kenyan workers.

A low-carbon economy is, for instance, expected to lead to a net increase in the number of energy sector jobs with the creation of additional new jobs in renewables, energy efficiency, the circular economy and related sectors. A just transition dictates striking a balance between having a h...