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Confusion after State publishes rules to end KPLC monopoly

An ongoing repair of electricity cables in Bondeni area, Mombasa County. [File, Standard]

Energy sector stakeholders have raised concerns over the move by the Energy Ministry to publish regulations aimed at ushering in competition in the retail and distribution of electricity before concluding a public participation exercise.

The new regulations are aimed at opening up the distribution and retail of electricity in the country - making operational segments of the Energy Act 2019. The move that could end Kenya Power's monopoly.

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