The CS said as a result, diesel generation has over time been used to supplement the grid to provide power. But he said with the onset of the rains and geothermal power in place, Kenyans will access cheaper power, especially green energy.
He revealed that the government is rehabilitating Olkaria 1 that had been retired, noting that an additional 63 megawatts will be realised from Olkaria 1 units 1, 2 and 3.
He said the government is also improving the performance of Olkaria 1 units 4 and 5, and Olkaria 4 units 1 and 2 to get an additional 10 megawatts per plant, as the ministry moves towards retiring the use of thermal power.
He said already, Kipevu 2 has been retired, while Kipevu 1 will be retired in June. Muhoroni is also in line to be retired.
"Geothermal is quite a competitively-priced power because we deliver it at approximately seven US cents, and with all these initiatives coming on board to support the poor hydrology and the retiring of thermal powers, we will see more of the cheaper power," he said.
He further noted that Kenyans will now access green energy, replacing heavy diesel-generated power, which has been causing the high cost of electricity.
Kigen Moi, a director of Sosian Energy Power Limited said they are committed to lowering the cost of living for Kenyans by providing cheaper power.
"Sosian is the only Kenyan company in the steam companies field and we are quite proud that we will be the first to complete," said Kigen.
He said the projects will help government to reduce tariffs, adding that by the end of April, they will have produced 22 MegaWatts of electricity.
Sosian Energy liaison officer, Philemon Kimeli, said they are working closely with the surrounding community and providing them with employment opportunities. He said the company has over 300 employees, with over 200 coming from the local community.
Kimeli said the company also supplies water to neighbouring schools and intends to empower them more with the commissioning.