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November 27, 2025
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State’s control of KenGen faulted for weakening power sector competition

State’s control of KenGen faulted for weakening power sector competition

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 27 - The government’s dominant stake in the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is distorting competition and discouraging Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

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).

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