Kenya could boost its GDP by over Sh77.7 billion through pro-competition reforms, according to a joint report by the World Bank and the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). The study highlights that opening markets, particularly in sectors like electricity and professional services, could significantly increase economic growth and job creation.

• The reforms could lead to a 1.4 percent annual GDP boost and create over 400,000 jobs.
• CAK Director-General David Kemei emphasized the need to remove restrictive regulations, address state dominance, and lower barriers to entry.
• The report calls for a "whole-of-government" approach to reform, including changes like the Competition Amendment Bill 2025 and stronger buyer-power enforcement.

A recent World Bank–Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) report criticizes the Kenyan government's significant ownership in Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), stating it distorts competition and deters private investment in the power sector.

• The State's 70 percent ownership of KenGen is cited as a primary factor, allowing it to prioritize public policy over commercial interests.
• The report highlights KETRACO in transmission and Kenya Power (KPLC) in distribution as entrenched monopolies hindering private participation.
• Kenyan households pay an average of $0.26 per kilowatt-hour, significantly higher than regional peers like Uganda ($0.17) and Tanzania ($0.09).