Kenya: EPRA Signs Cooperation Agreement With Brazil’s CCEE

Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Brazil’s Chamber of Electric Energy Commercialization (CCEE) to strengthen cooperation and knowledge exchange in the energy sector, with a focus on capacity development.

The agreement was signed in Sao Paulo by EPRA Acting Director General Joseph Oketch and CCEE Chief Executive Officer Ricardo Simabuku.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Kenya’s Deputy Head of Mission at the embassy in Brasilia, Ambassador Peris Kariuki, and EPRA Chairman Mwambu Mabonga.

The partnership comes as Kenya advances the implementation of its Open Access and Electricity Market Regulations. Brazil’s experience in competitive electricity markets could provide lessons for Kenya as it develops its electricity market framework.

Speaking at the ceremony, Oketch said international cooperation and knowledge exchange were critical to strengthening EPRA’s institutional capacity and supporting the development of Kenya’s energy sector.

“We remain committed to forging strategic international partnerships that expand our knowledge, strengthen our institutions and position Kenya to harness global best practices for the benefit of our people and economy,” EPRA said in a statement.