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October 29, 2025
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Wandayi, Senate team clash over bill on counties' power charges

Wandayi, Senate team clash over bill on counties' power charges

Energy CS warns Senate that proposed law will increase electricity costs for consumers. Senator Oburu defends counties’ right to impose levies on wayleaves...

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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi clashed with senators regarding proposed changes to the Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2025. He urged the Senate not to approve the bill, warning it would negatively impact electricity tariffs and undermine efforts to lower power costs.

  • The Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum cautioned that the bill, sponsored by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, would affect connection charges and periodic bills for consumers.
  • The meeting occurred at Parliament on October 27, 2025, during deliberations on submissions concerning the bill.
  • The proposed amendments are believed to threaten current electricity tariffs enjoyed by Kenyans.

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