Business and Technology Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
Rwanda has ruled out opening its electricity transmission and distribution networks to private investors, bucking a regional trend as Kenya and Uganda move to expand the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to boost energy access.
Kigali will continue to allow private players to participate in electricity generation projects, both through partnerships and as independent power producers (IPPs). However, transmission and distribution infrastructure will remain fully under state control.
