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To explore the fiscal costs and distributional impacts of energy subsidies in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya.

April 14, 2026Open Access

Energy Subsidies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Fiscal Cost, Distributional Impact, and Reform: Towards a Research Agenda

Key Points

To explore the fiscal costs and distributional impacts of energy subsidies in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya.
Structured as a book review
Organizes relevant scholarship
Analyzes institutional and policy dynamics
Addresses theoretical implications
Identifies key issues in energy subsidies
Highlights fiscal challenges
Discusses distributional impacts and reforms
Provides insights into practical recommendations

Abstract

This article examines Energy Subsidies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Fiscal Cost, Distributional Impact, and Reform: Towards a Research Agenda with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a book review that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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