Electricity users in Kenya are facing the burden of inflated power prices due to expensive contracts signed between Kenya Power and Independent Power Producers (IPPs), even though the private producers …
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Auditor-General unearths Sh2.5 billion irregular pay at Kenya Power
The Auditor-General has flagged Sh2.5 billion worth of irregular spending at Kenya Power in the year to June, including an expenditure of Sh1.2 billion to cover salaries without the approval …
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ROAM launches it’s First Mass Transit Electric Bus In Nairobi
Electric vehicle manufacturer ROAM has unveiled its first mass transit electric bus targeting urban areas. The bus, which comes with a 77-passengers sitting capacity, can cover up to 360 kilometers …
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Kenya Power introduces Self-Reading Of Meters to enhance satisfaction among their customers
Kenya Power is targeting to increase the number of postpaid customers reading their own meters in a bid to address billing complaints. The energy utility firm intends to increase the …
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Kenya Power to purchase electric cars to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles in shift to clean mobility
Kenya Power has announced plans to phase out petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and motorbikes from its fleet in favor of electric ones as the country’s shift to clean transport gathers …
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Kenya Power set To Commission the EPZ Substation To Stabilise Power Supply To Kitengela Environs
Kenya Power is set to commission the 66/11KV EPZ substation after repair works, boosting the stability of electricity supply to EPZ industries, Athi River, Kitengela, and its environs. The repair …
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Kenya Power has locked banks and third party vendors from selling tokens
Kenya Power has dashed commercial banks and other third parties’ hopes of renegotiating fresh contracts to sell prepaid electricity tokens, in a decision that will restrict the lucrative deal to …
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Kenya Power blocks third-party vendors from selling tokens
Kenya Power has locked out banks and third-party vendors from selling tokens for pre-paid customers over increasing complaints on delays and cases of billing fraud. The State-owned power utility on Tuesday …
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Kenya Power will start offering fixed internet services by June next year in a shift that will put it in competition with telcos and trigger fresh price wars in the …