NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 12 – The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which was expected to bring together African heads of state, financiers, development partners and energy stakeholders in Nairobi in July has been postponed.

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Organisers cited “ongoing uncertainties and evolving circumstances” affecting international travel and participation.

In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the summit’s co-chairs and co-organisers said the high-level gathering, originally scheduled for July 9-10 in Nairobi, would be rescheduled to a later date, with a new timeline to be announced in due course.

The organisers said the decision followed careful consideration of logistical challenges and travel uncertainties affecting key stakeholders, but stressed that momentum behind Africa’s clean cooking agenda remains strong.

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To sustain engagement, organisers confirmed that a high-level virtual session will proceed on July 9 and will be broadcast through the digital platforms of the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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Speaking during the opening session, Ondrej Simek, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Kenya, emphasized Kenya’s strategic position within global maritime networks.

The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, scheduled for July in Nairobi, has been postponed due to travel and participation uncertainties.

“Government was reminded of the need to always listen to the voices of our citizens,” Mbadi said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya