Lamu coal project put on back burner

The coal plant will be built in the next four to five years as part of Government strategy to delay new power over cost concerns. [Courtesy]

The Government will delay the Lamu coal-fired power plant to avoid a situation where Kenyans will end up paying for unused power if demand fails to keep up with the project’s output.

Construction of the plant, which was expected to start last year but has stalled due to litigation, might face further delays due to concerns that the country’s installed electricity generating capacity might surpass demand.