Energy policy & planning Generation planning & procurement Public participation

Kenya Policy and Regulatory Gap Analysis Report

Based on a review of the current policy and regulatory framework, this report identifies the need for revision of the existing 2018 national energy policy as a matter of priority. It also advocates for the publication of framework and regulatory documents drafted to facilitate integrated energy planning, with clear mechanisms to guide county participation in these processes.

PUBLICATION DETAILS

Type

Gap analysis

Published

21 July 2026

Authors

Mark Odaga, Law for Energy Transitions Africa

Country

Kenya

Theme

Energy policy & planning, Generation planning & procurement, Public participation

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