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Why you could start paying less for electricity

By Antony Gitonga | 4mos ago

KenGen CEO Eng Peter Njenga. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is projecting lower electricity tariffs for households and businesses due to the strong water levels across its Seven Forks Dams and other hydro power stations in the country.

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