Ethiopia's role in Kenya's power sector is expected to grow significantly following the completion of its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Kenya has increasingly relied on Ethiopia to cover power generation shortfalls, with current imports supplying nearly 10 percent of the country's power consumption.

• Ethiopia's GERD was launched on Tuesday this week.
• President William Ruto has offered to mediate talks between Ethiopia and Egypt to secure future power trade agreements.
• The GERD is a key concern for Egypt due to potential impacts on Nile River water flows.