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Kenya Power switches off poles cartel

A Kenya Power technician at work. Supply of electric poles will not longer be done through an exclusive local business association.

Kenya Power has finally suspended involvement of a close-knit but powerful business cartel in vetting suppliers of electricity poles following a Saturday Standard expose in July.

At the same time, the Government has said it will procure transformers directly from manufacturers to enhance safety and integrity for consumers.

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