By Business Daily
The filling up of the dams that supply water to Kenya’s hydropower plants has put the spotlight on power distributor Kenya Power to see whether it will serve cheaper electricity for households.
The long rains have resulted in a significant rise in levels at Masinga Dam, the main reservoir for the seven forks hydropower system from where Kenya sources its cheapest electricity.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter said the dams had hit close to 100 per cent capacity last week, setting the stage for cheaper power for consumers.
“The dams are not doing badly … we have Masinga at 1,051 metres out of the full capacity of 1,056 metres,” Mr Keter said.
All the power from the various sources is, however, dispatched from a central point with priority supposed to be given to the cheapest source. Read more>>
