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.