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Kenya: Geothermal to cut consumer power bills by half

Power consumers are set for better times following KenGen’s announcement that the 158-megawatt Olkaria V geothermal power plant will be operational next year as scheduled.

The power plant is part of by the leading energy generator, Kenya Electricity Generating Company’s ambitious green energy development agenda aimed at delivering 721MW of renewable energy by year 2020 at an investment close to Ksh135 billion. The project is funded by Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) and the Government of Kenya.

KenGen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Rebecca Miano says the power plant whose construction began in January 2017 and several other green energy projects at different stages of procurement will ensure Kenyans benefit directly from reliable, clean and affordable electricity.

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