Professor Geoffrey Aori Mabea

Professor Geoffrey Aori Mabea

Chief Executive Officer

Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA

Professor Geoffrey Aori Mabea is internationally recognised leader in energy markets design, regulatory leadership and widely respected for shaping the strategic direction of energy sector transformation across Africa. His work bridges policy, markets, and institutions, advancing resilient energy systems that support economic growth, regional cooperation, and long-term sustainability.

As Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA)- an institution of COMESA, Professor Mabea provides visionary leadership to a multilateral platform at the forefront of Africa’s energy transition. He directs initiatives that advance regional integration, enable efficient cross border energy trade, and promote the development of interconnected power systems capable of supporting expanding economies. His leadership has accelerated the harmonisation of regulatory and policy frameworks among member states, fostering stability, transparency, and investor confidence across increasingly integrated markets. Operating at the intersection of regulation, public policy, international relations, and diplomacy, he engages policymakers, regulatory leaders, development finance institutions, and global partners to align national priorities with regional ambitions.

He previously operationalised and led the Energy Regulators Association of East Africa (EREA) as Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, guiding the institution into a central force for regional coordination. He spearheaded the establishment of the East African Energy Union and established the Energy Regulation Centre of Excellence (ERCE). He is the author of the Primer on Energy Economics and Policy book, a significant contribution that informs both scholarship and practice within the sector. He holds a Ph.D in Energy Economics and Policy.