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Exclusive Power: New Regulations Restrict Existing Kenya Power Customers from Purchasing Electricity Elsewhere

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Last updated: 2024/03/25 at 8:50 AM
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In a significant move towards breaking Kenya Power’s monopoly, the Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access) Regulations, 2024 have been gazetted by Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir. While these regulations open up the electricity distribution market to new players, they also come with clauses that tie existing Kenya Power customers to the utility indefinitely.

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No ‘divorce’ from Kenya PowerHigh electricity bills: What’s the alternative?

No ‘divorce’ from Kenya Power

The crux of the matter lies in the fact that the regulations bar existing Kenya Power customers from switching to other distributors, effectively preventing mass customer defections. The clauses state that customers cannot enter into contracts with other distributors as long as they have an existing contract with Kenya Power, leaving over 9.2 million homes and businesses stuck with the state-owned utility for the foreseeable future.

One of the major concerns arising from these regulations is the lack of a prescribed transition period for customers to switch to new distributors. This has left many questioning whether amendments will be made to allow for a smoother transition process.

High electricity bills: What’s the alternative?

The fear of huge customer defections has been a topic of discussion, especially considering the frequent outages and high electricity bills that have plagued Kenya Power customers. These challenges have led to a rise in the number of customers exploring alternative electricity sources such as solar and biomass.

Notably, big firms and wealthy homes are among those investing in alternative energy solutions to reduce reliance on Kenya Power and lower electricity costs. This trend underscores the growing demand for more reliable and cost-effective electricity options.

Under the new regulations, Kenya Power and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) are mandated to provide non-discriminatory open access to their transmission and distribution networks for use by other licensed distributors and eligible consumers, subject to payment of wheeling or system use charges.

The concept of open access aims to facilitate the entry of new players into the electricity distribution sector by allowing them to utilize existing transmission infrastructure upon payment of fees. This is expected to encourage competition and innovation in the market, ultimately benefiting consumers with improved services and potentially lower prices.

Finally, the move to open up the electricity market comes five years after the enactment of the Energy Act, 2019, signalling a significant step towards a more diversified and competitive energy landscape in Kenya. However, the impact of these regulatory changes on Kenya Power and its customer base remains to be seen as the industry undergoes a transformative phase.

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