By: Dr Paul Mukoki

Introduction:

As the world shifts toward a low-carbon future, Africa stands at a crossroads where global power plays and local survival meet. In the boardrooms of the Global North, the transition to renewable energy is often discussed as a high-stakes race to hit carbon-neutrality targets. But for Africans, this “Just Energy Transition” is far more than a checklist of environmental obligations or a diplomatic talking point. It is a fight for the basic tools of modern life. This necessity will determine whether the continent can finally power its own hospitals, light its own classrooms, and build an economy that serves its people rather than just exporting its wealth.

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