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MPs identify key electricity transmission projects to save consumers billions of shillings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The National Assembly’s Energy Committee wants the government to prioritise these projects to ease the burden of high-power bills for Kenyans.

State wants power purchase agreements ban lifted to boost energy generation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2024

CS Wandayi argued that lifting the ban would enable the government to engage private firms in constructing power generation plants.

Kenya to open electricity distribution market to private firms
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 02, 2024

The move seeks to introduce competition to the sector dominated by Kenya Power, ultimately benefiting consumers through reduced power tariffs and impr...

Kwale locals want KPLC to prioritise resolving blackouts over e-cooking promotions
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 25, 2024

KPLC is seeking to promote the adoption of e-cooking among its close to 10 million customers (households), but many Kenyans view electricity use as an...

North Eastern third highest electricity consumer in Kenya
Ibrahim Omar  |  Feb 07, 2024

The region’s consumption is the third highest in the country, following Nairobi, which has the highest at 4,346GWh, or 45.5 per cent of the total sold...

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