Kenya aims to add 1,200 MW to creaking power grid

NAIROBI, KENYA:  Kenya plans to add 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid from natural gas deposits, the energy Cabinet Secretary said on Tuesday, taking steps to address chronic power shortages that critics say have discouraged investments.

Davis Chirchir said the government was also considering a second attempt to seek bids for the construction of a 700 MW liquefied natural gas power plant near the port city of Mombasa.