Access to electricity in informal settlements such as Mathare, Nairobi, remains a critical challenge that extends beyond infrastructure limitations to include governance and stakeholder coordination issues. This study investigates how enhanced stakeholder collaboration and strategic alignment can support the integration of Mathare’s informal electricity network into a safer, more reliable, and legally regulated system. Motivated by the urgency of improving energy access in marginalised urban areas, the research focuses on aligning the interests of diverse actors, including community members, CBOs, informal electricity suppliers, Kenya Power, and government agencies, which often operate in silos or conflicts. The study concludes with a comprehensive roadmap and actionable policy recommendations aimed at Kenya Power. These include:

1. Cooperative formation
2. Tariff negotiations
3. Technical training
4. Infrastructure implementation

By fostering collaborative governance structures and recognising the legitimacy of informal systems, the proposed roadmap contributes to building a safer and more reliable energy future in Mathare and similar urban settlements across Africa.