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Amyn Mussa, Partner, ALN Kenya

Amyn Mussa from ALN Kenya talks to John Hamilton about the growth of private sector-led investment in East Africa, the opportunities brought by the green transition, and the challenges for governments with worsening balance sheets. He discusses regulatory reforms, utility restructures, the importance of state off takers, and why transition and distribution must go hand-in-hand with the generation projects. Plus, C&I, green ammonia, and the importance of food security.

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