Govt pays Sh2.23bn in wayleave compensation
Submissions to the National Assembly’s Energy Committee indicate that the Kenya–Tanzania and Isinya–Namanga transmission line accounts for the largest share of compensation disbursed. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenyan government has disbursed Sh2.23 billion in wayleave compensation to landowners affected by major electricity transmission projects, with a remaining Sh182 million still pending across three key lines.
- The Kenya–Tanzania and Isinya–Namanga transmission line received the largest portion of payments, totaling Sh1.45 billion.
- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi informed the National Assembly’s Energy Committee about the compensation status.
- Outstanding claims are attributed to budget constraints, documentation gaps, and administrative challenges, affecting 163 Project Affected Persons.
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