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Northern Kenya is finally connected to national grid

The North-Eastern region has been connected to the national power grid. This follows the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) energising its Garissa sub-station, ending years of the county’s reliance on diesel generators.

The energisation is expected to encourage a 24-hour business economy in the region and boost investment.

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