INTRODUCING COMPETITION IN THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR
Introduction
The assent into law of the Energy Act, No. 1 of 2019 introduced a number of amendments to Kenya’s energy sector aimed at aligning the sector with the evolving global energy landscape. The Act repeals the Energy Act, 2006, the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board Order, 2012 and the Geothermal Resources Act, 1982.
One of the significant consequences of the introduction of the Energy Act is the opening up of the national grid transmission, distribution and retail network to multiple players. Transmission of electricity has been the mandate of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company which