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In our journey to secure a stable and sustainable energy future for Kenya, the government is actively exploring Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Privately Initiated Proposals (PIPs) as appropriate strategies.

During the recent stakeholders' engagement on September 16, 2024, at the KAWI Complex, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum seat, I had the opportunity to lay out this strategic vision before a broad spectrum of participants.

Our nation's energy sector faces myriad challenges, particularly the financing required to develop large-scale transmission projects. Traditional public funding is simply no longer feasible. This reality has pushed us towards embracing PPPs and PIPs to bridge the gap, to ensure that we continue to power Kenya's development sustainably.

PPPs provide a viable solution to the financing and operational challenges that have long plagued our energy sector. By involving the private sector in financing, constructing, and managing these projects, we can mitigate risks and ensure timely project delivery.

Public financing for these extensive projects is no longer tenable, and the pivot towards PPPs and PIPs is a strategic move to propel Kenya toward its energy and economic goals.

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