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MPs want more SEZs roped into State's cheaper power plan

Trade and Industries CS Salim Mvurya (left) and government officers during a tour of the Mai Mahiu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Naivasha which has attracted 19 investors. [File, Standard]

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) might be required to lower the cost of electricity for firms operating in other Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to be at par with those operating at the State-owned Naivasha SEZ.

The energy industry regulator will also be required to increase the number of hours for the off-peak tariff to enable firms to increase production during nighttime.

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