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Power producers warn of costly PPAs as Parliament lifts seven-year moratorium
Power producers warn of costly PPAs as Parliament lifts seven-year moratorium
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Energy Act allows for private sector participation in power development. Currently, it accounts for over $2.2 billion (Sh285 billion) in FDI and 3...

Kenya Power spent Sh151.7 billion, including billions on idle power, to guarantee supply – Wandayi
Kenya Power spent Sh151.7 billion, including billions on idle power, to guarantee supply – Wandayi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

KenGen’s geothermal plants—Olkaria II, IV, IAU, V, and Olkaria I Unit 6—received Sh115.7 billion, while major hydroelectric stations across the countr...

Conflict of interest: Insider deals and offshore companies behind Kenya’s high energy costs
Conflict of interest: Insider deals and offshore companies behind Kenya’s high energy costs
Africa Uncensored  |  May 07, 2025

Kenya generated 1,085 GWh of electricity in January 2025, 26 GWh more than in December, unlike the late 1990s, when political turmoil and an aid embar...

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