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United States government pledges funds to Kenya's Sh1.8 trillion power deficit

US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec

Kenya needs up to Sh1.8 trillion (USD 18 billion) to make electricity more affordable and accessible to citizens, US has revealed.

In order to achieve this, the government through the ministry of energy, is coming up with a radical investment plan by lobbying funds not only from public sectors but also private with inclusion of foreign donors.

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