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Power firm softens push for tariff hike

Kenya Power staff repair a power line in Migori town. [File, Standard]

Kenya Power appears to be slowing down its push for a tariff increase and is instead rooting for sector-wide reforms including reviewing the relations it has with power producers to reduce the cost of procuring power.

The firm has in the past called for higher tariffs, noting that while customers should get affordable power, there was also a need to keep the industry sustainable.

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