​​​​​​​Kenya Power monopoly to end early next year

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Electricity producers will be allowed to sell power directly to consumers in the first quarter of 2025, the Energy Ministry has revealed, ending a monopoly by the State-run Kenya Power.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access) Regulations 2024, whose draft was published in February for public scrutiny, are being fine-tuned before they are sent to the the Attorney-General for final review and gazettement.

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