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BEYOND THE
LIGHT

Exploring Africa’s Energy Transition

Thursday 12th - Friday 13th February, 2026

Nairobi, Kenya

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Economies in Africa are striving to achieve the goal of universal access to sustainable, clean, and affordable energy. Energy justice is an essential component of these goals, for it ensures the marginalised have been considered. Addressing the energy transition challenges requires intellectual debate to influence stakeholders in the energy sector in Africa.

The “Beyond the Light” conference will bring together stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and civil society to examine the complex realities of energy transitions across Africa. Emphasising a holistic approach that interweaves technological innovation, governance, social justice, and environmental stewardship, the conference aims to bridge research, policy, and local action, particularly in the East African context.

As a capstone event for the NORHED II project focused on “Capacity Building for Socially Just and Sustainable Energy Transitions in East Africa” (2021–2026), the conference will showcase research, policy dialogues, and grassroots perspectives, fostering collaborative solutions for equitable energy development on the continent.

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Call for Papers

Researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and post-graduate students are invited to submit abstracts addressing one or more of the conference sub-themes.

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts should be 300-500 words addressing one or more conference sub-themes
Include: Title, author(s) & institutional affiliation(s), research question/objective, methodology, key findings or arguments, and relevance to conference themes
Submit abstracts to: beyondthelight@tukenya.ac.ke

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