In his op-ed for Business Daily, SEI’s Alphayo Lutta emphasizes that one way Kenya can reduce its vulnerability to global oil disruptions is to give greater attention to its bioeconomy.
Following the US war in Iran, diesel and petrol prices in Kenya rose to the 200-shilling mark for the first time in nearly three years.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing uncertainty over ships’ passage through this critical passage, exposes Kenya’s vulnerability to external shocks. Long queues at petrol stations and soaring prices are evidence of this. The situation is a refrain in Kenya, which experienced similar disruption during the pandemic and at points during the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine.
In 2025, SEI conducted a study that examined the bioeconomy sector, and its potential in three different countries, Colombia, Thailand and Kenya. The findings showed that the bioeconomy can support Kenya in critical areas such as energy transitions and, sustainable food systems.
Project / This project aimed to promote partnerships between Kenya and Sweden bioeconomy private sectors.
SEI working paper / The authors distil useful insights regarding sustainable use of bioresources and their transformation into bio-based products in this working paper.
Perspective / How is the war on Iran impacting affecting energy and transport systems around the world? In this analysis, SEI regional experts give their verdict.
Feature / The workshop aimed to formulate strategic roadmaps for priority bioeconomy clusters as part of a B2B matchmaking initiative with Swedish enterprises.
