AG's office in the spot for hindering KenGen's cheaper power plan

The energy regulator says rules enabling Kenya Electricity Generating Company to sell cheaper electricity directly to factories are stalled at the Attorney General’s office...

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Proposed regulations that would allow Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) to sell cheaper electricity directly to factories are reportedly being held up at the Attorney General’s (AG) office.

The delay hinders a plan by KenGen to offer more affordable power to industrial consumers.
The Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, revealed the stalled progress.
The initiative aims to reduce electricity costs for factories, potentially boosting industrial competitiveness.

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