Nairobi, July 21 -- World over, access to energy is a lifeline. Reliable, affordable, and sustainable power creates quality jobs, protects livelihoods, boosts security, drives down the cost of doing business and promotes economic growth.

According to economic regulation theory, competition is an enabler to reduction in prices, improved service delivery, consumer experience and delight. Kenya has been among trailblazers in having in place The Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access) Regulations beginning May 8, 2026.

This follows decades of progress which saw the traditional vertically integrated utility model evolve to unbundling of generation, transmission and distribution in the electricity sector. Developed economies ...