Energy Officials Defend High Electricity Amid Concerns Over Power Prices
Kenyans have continuously voiced their frustrations over surging electricity costs with many demanding an intervention from the Ministry of Energy...
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Kenyan energy officials have defended the country's high electricity costs, asserting that a reliable power supply is paramount for economic growth, even if it means higher tariffs.
- The debate was sparked by MPs questioning the cost of electricity, particularly from geothermal sources, despite significant investments.
- Kenya Electricity Generating Company officials argued that uninterrupted power is crucial for industries and businesses in the Lake Victoria region.
- The discussion occurred during an inspection of the Ksh18 billion Olkaria-Lessos-Kisumu transmission project, aimed at enhancing power reliability in Western Kenya.
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