Consumers stare at higher bills on Kenya Power, counties feud

The power distributor says prices to rise by 30% if plan to charge way leaves is effected.

by VICTOR AMADALA

News05 March 2025 - 16:21

In Summary

Managing director Joseph Siror termed the plan by counties to charge for way leave on power infrastructure as unconstitutional.
“The overall impact is that electricity will become unaffordable to a majority of Kenyans,” Siror said.

Kenya Power MD & CEO, Joseph Siror, addressing Kenya Editors Guild council members during a breakfast meeting in Nairobi on March 4 /HANDOUT

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