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March 14, 2026Open Access

A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Efficiency Gains in Kenya's Power-Distribution Equipment Systems

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WMWanjiku MwangiKOKamau Ochieng

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Overview

Quasi-experimental design shows significant efficiency improvements in power distribution, highlighting effective interventions.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate efficiency gains from modern power-distribution equipment in Kenya.
  • Applied a quasi-experimental design using a difference-in-differences framework.
  • Compared technical loss trajectories in treatment and control groups over multiple observation periods.
  • Utilized a statistical model to capture the causal effect of interventions.
  • Significant reduction in average technical losses by 4.7 percentage points.
  • The result was consistent across multiple model specifications.
  • Indicates substantial improvement in network efficiency linked to the equipment upgrade.

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Mwangi et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4b9db18185d8a39801ee5https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18971820
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