ENERGY SAFETY NETS KENYA CASE STUDY

The report analyzes Kenya's efforts to achieve universal energy access through various 'energy safety nets' (ESNs), distinguishing between interventions for physical access (connections) and those for sustainable use (affordability). Key electricity initiatives include the Slum Electrification Project (SEP), the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP), and the Lifeline Tariff. For cooking, it reviews the Mwananchi Gas Project and the Kenya Off-grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP). The study highlights a significant gap in clean cooking access (14%) compared to electrification (64%) and argues that ESNs would be more sustainable if integrated into existing social assistance frameworks like the National Safety Net Programme (NSNP). It recommends a more precise targeting of the lifeline tariff, increased gender mainstreaming, and the adoption of results-based financing to optimize costs and impact.

APA

Sustainable Energy for All (n.d.). ENERGY SAFETY NETS KENYA CASE STUDY. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2020-02/ESN_Kenya-SEforALL.pdf

Chicago

Sustainable Energy for All. ENERGY SAFETY NETS KENYA CASE STUDY. n.d. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2020-02/ESN_Kenya-SEforALL.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{sustainableenergyforallndenergy, author = {{Sustainable Energy for All}}, title = {{ENERGY SAFETY NETS KENYA CASE STUDY}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, url = {https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2020-02/ESN_Kenya-SEforALL.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }