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President Ruto admits Kenya practises electricity load shedding: 'Our energy not enough'

President William Ruto speaks during a forum with Kenyans living in Qatar [PCS]

President William Ruto has stirred public debate after disclosing that Kenya has been carrying out load shedding due to insufficient electricity generation.

Speaking in Doha, Qatar, during a meeting with Kenyans living there, the Head of State said the country has been forced to ration power in the evenings to balance limited supply with high demand.

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