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Ruto now defends Sh95 billion Ketraco-Adani deal

President William Ruto (right), Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika arrive for the groundbreaking of the 35MW Orpower Twenty-two power plant at Menengai Geothermal Project in Nakuru on October 24, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard]

President William Ruto has defended the multi-billion-shilling power transmission projects awarded to the Adani Group under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, urging Kenyans to embrace such initiatives.

He emphasised that private sector financing would ease the tax burden and reduce dependence on loans.

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