The
The 23 March to 24 March event was organized together with the
Signed into law in
In addition to providing deep insight to the development of PPP transmission lines, the workshop also aimed at establishing key synergies that will help to catalyze the development of PPPs.
It followed a series of engagements between the Bank and KETRACO about their proposed PPP Transmission Lines Program and the need to clarify aspects of the Act.
The Kenyan utility had requested the Bank's support in funding and organizing the event to review the Act and help to create knowledge and understanding and enable the acceleration of private transmission project development in the country.
"Part of our initial due diligence indicated that there was a knowledge gap within its PPP project implementation team and, more broadly, a need for clarity on key stakeholder management in the appraisal, procurement, and structuring of transmission line PPPs," said
Speaking at the event, the General Manager, Project Development Services at KETRACO,
"The institution is definitely on a stronger footing to engage stakeholders and we are grateful to the
The event attracted participants from the country's electricity agencies, government departments and development institutions.
Among those in attendance were the
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