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Energy forms the foundation of any economic transformation. Kenya’s Vision 2030 development blueprint envisions these ideals – offering opportunities to its citizens. Economic growth means increased energy demand and consumption. Additionally, the growing human population is leading to increased energy demands. It is unfortunate that despite the growing patterns of energy demands and consumption, Kenya’s… Read More

With Kenya’s government debt to GDP in 2018 shadowing the 57% mark and economic forecasts not predicting sunnier days, the benefits of debt-funded infrastructural development have become blurred. Kenya has in the recent past experienced significant growth in its infrastructure. Starting with the Thika Super-Highway to the Standard Gauge Railway, the basic logic behind all… Read More

The Energy Ministry will terminate expensive Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to help bring down the cost of power, Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter said yesterday. This, he said follows recommendations by a task force set up to review Independent Power Producers and PPAs. The team noted that ending thr contracts will help bring down electricity tariffs… Read More