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KenGen to boost wind energy generation as it turns focus on renewable sources

By Standard Reporter | 10yrs ago

NAIROBI, KENYA: KenGen is planning to boost the contribution of wind energy to the national grid from the current 2.5 per cent to 10 per cent as it steps up investments in environment friendly renewable energy. 

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