The article discusses the potential of green hydrogen as an energy source in Kenya, highlighting its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change. With 90% of Kenya's electricity coming from renewable sources, the country is positioned as a favorable destination for investments in green hydrogen projects. The similarities between large-scale green hydrogen production and crude oil exploration, such as high initial costs and infrastructure requirements, are explored, drawing lessons from challenges encountered in Kenya's crude oil sector. The article emphasizes the importance of government and corporate initiatives, supported by policies and funding, to facilitate the development of necessary infrastructure for green hydrogen production. It underlines the need for an enabling legislation for local content to ensure the involvement of local companies and workforce in the value chain. The article also discusses the significance of upskilling and reskilling the workforce to meet the specialized knowledge and skills required for green hydrogen production. Drawing parallels with the delayed Local Content Bill in the Petroleum Act of 2019, the article calls for a focused green hydrogen local content law to drive the growth of the industry. Ultimately, it stresses on leveraging the lessons learned from crude oil exploration to guide the accelerated development of the green hydrogen sector in Kenya.