MPs plot to bypass Kenya Power in customer connection

Chairman Board of Director Rural Renewable Electrification and Energy Corporation Simon Gicharu puts some nappier grass on a shift cutter during the launching of REREC's electrification project at in Kieni, Nyeri County. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Members of Parliament are pushing for Kenyans to pay contractors directly for power connection, which will edge out Kenya Power.

The proposal by the National Assembly's Energy Committee will allow Kenyans who wish to be connected to electricity pay contractors licensed by the distributor and its sister company, Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (Rerec).