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Energy CS defends Adani's Sh95b deal, says power costs won't rise

By Antony Gitonga | Oct. 18, 2024

**Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during a tour of Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited in Mombasa on September 26, 2024.** [File, Standard]

The Energy Ministry has defended the deal that the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has signed with Adani Energy Solutions and refuted reports that it would result in a hike in power prices.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi instead noted that the Sh95 deal that will see the Indian firm build and operate several key power transmission lines is expected to reduce electricity prices in the coming months.

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