Multimedia University of Kenya Renewable Energy Students’ Association (MURESA), in partnership with the United Briquette Producers Association of Kenya (UBPA), is convening the 2nd Annual Biomass (Briquettes) and Bioenergy Conference & Exhibition 2026 at Multimedia University of Kenya.
The three-day conference, running from 11th to 13th November 2026, is being held under the theme, “Unlocking the future of clean energy through advocacy investment and Action.” It brings together manufacturers, distributors, policymakers, financiers, researchers, development partners and students to explore opportunities, share knowledge and advance Kenya’s clean cooking and bioenergy agenda.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, Prof. Livingstone Ngoo, urged MURESA to take a leading role in advancing Kenya’s clean energy agenda through research, innovation, entrepreneurship and stronger industry partnerships.
Prof. Ngoo commended MURESA for demonstrating student initiative and leadership in organising the conference, emphasising that young people should be recognised not merely as beneficiaries of the clean energy transition, but as innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers and future leaders of the sector. He further emphasised the importance of translating academic research into practical solutions, commercially viable products, new enterprises and improved livelihoods.
Prof. Ngoo reaffirmed Multimedia University of Kenya’s commitment to advancing the renewable energy sector through education, research, innovation, industry partnerships and youth development. He noted that the University remains open to collaborating with government, industry associations, research institutions and development partners to develop practical and sustainable solutions to Kenya’s energy challenges.
MMU Director of Research and Innovation, Dr. David Wekesa, who also serves as MURESA Patron, commended the association for its well-organised initiative and encouraged students to use the conference as an opportunity to learn, network, develop ideas and identify opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.
United Briquette Producers Association of Kenya (UBPA) Chairperson, Mr. Brian Oiro, thanked MURESA for the partnership and initiative, while underscoring the importance of collaboration between industry players, academic institutions and young innovators in promoting briquette adoption and unlocking employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the bioenergy sector.
MURESA Chairperson, Annita Wasike, welcomed delegates, partners and stakeholders to the conference, thanked the University management for its support in facilitating the event, and urged fellow students to maximise the opportunity through active participation in discussions, networking with industry stakeholders and exploring opportunities within the biomass and bioenergy sector.
