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High bills persist as reliance on costly power plants drops

Ketraco Chairperson James Rege (Second Right) visits power plant station in Migori County (PHOTO: Caleb Kingwara)

Thermal power plants are losing their shine in the country’s energy sector mix due to various factors, including investments in geothermal sources and favourable weather patterns.

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