Chemelil to generate 3MW of power to cut costs

Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei (left) with Chemelil Sugar managing director Charles Owelle at the miller’s stand during the Kisumu’s Regional ASK Show in August. [PHOTO: TITUS MUNALA/STANDARD]

Chemelil Sugar Company is set to generate its own electricity after successfully installing new turbines at a cost of Sh105 million.

The new equipment will see the company generate 3 megawatts (MW) of electricity to run the factory. This will save the sugar miller Sh12 million monthly in power bills. The firm has been purchasing 1.5 MW from Kenya Power with the breakdown of its 40 year-old turbine.