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How powerful CS can stop royalty plan for communities in geothermal rich areas

Geothermal development Corporation rig at Menengai Crater in Nakuru which is set to produce affordable power [PHOTO:BONIFACE THUKU]

Communities living in areas bordering energy firms that use geothermal steam to produce electricity could start earning from the resource if a new bill sails through.

Geothermal is now the largest electricity source for the country.

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