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Originally published by The Standard Business
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May 13, 2026
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Government opens up power sector to competition, reduces KPLC monopoly

Government opens up power sector to competition, reduces KPLC monopoly

The government has officially gazetted new electricity market regulations that are set to overhaul how power is generated, traded and distributed in the country...

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The Kenyan government has officially launched new electricity market regulations, transitioning the sector from a single-buyer model to a competitive market structure.

  • This reform aims to facilitate direct electricity trading between generators, distributors, retailers, and large consumers through various contractual arrangements.
  • The initiative is spearheaded by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, with the transition managed by the Ministry of Energy.
  • A key feature is the introduction of open access to the national transmission and distribution grid, allowing qualified users to transmit power under regulated conditions, though KPLC's role will evolve rather than be eliminated.

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