Manufacturers push for refunds on electricity use

Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter said the back and forth between ministries and business representatives had been concluded in the talks on the implementation of the programme, which would be gazetted soon. [Standard]

Local industries and manufacturers expect the State to cut the high cost of power substantially - a challenge they have grappled with for years.

If implemented, the new programme will see the taxman take a hit to power the “industrial takeoff.” Despite the optimism following the introduction of the Electricity Rebate Programme last year, manufacturers say it has taken too long to implement.