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Three IPPs to take tariff cuts, signalling fall in electricity bills

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In March, Kenya received a loan of Sh85.6 billion from the World Bank with part of the money expected to help bring down the cost of electricity. [iStockphoto]

Three independent power producers (IPPs) have agreed to reduce their charges as part of the government's far-reaching plan to cut electricity bills for consumers.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma said Friday the three IPPs are in the variable renewable energy sub-sector.

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