Govt To Keep Power Tariffs Unchanged After Withdrawing KPLC Review Bid
NAIROBI,Kenya,June 3-Kenyan households, businesses and manufacturers will continue paying current electricity rates after the government withdrew a retail Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenyan consumers and businesses will continue to pay current electricity rates after the government withdrew a retail electricity tariff review application submitted by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
- The withdrawal aims to protect consumers and businesses from higher energy costs and support economic growth.
- Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the decision following government consultations and stakeholder engagements.
- The current electricity tariff structure remains in place unless a new review follows the legal procedures outlined in the Energy Act, 2019.
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