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Kenya signs power line deals to link western area, neighbours

Kenya has signed deals worth Sh8.14 billion ($89 million) to construct a 313-km high-voltage transmission line to connect geothermal power plants to its western region and help link the grid to neighbouring countries.

Kenyans suffer frequent blackouts because of supply shortfalls and ageing lines, while many in the country are not connected to the grid. Poor power supplies are seen as a hindrance to regional businesses.

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