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End of darkness? Chirchir's plans to curb frequent power blackouts

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Energy CS Davis Chirchir when he appeared before the National Assembly's Energy Committee at Parliament buildings following the recent countrywide blackout. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has revealed plans to segment power supply into four regions as he bids to address the now frequent power blackouts.

The CS, who appeared before the National Assembly Energy Committee, said his ministry is taking some short-term measures that will cost the country a total Sh463 million, within 90 days, to mitigate the blackouts that have negatively impacted the economy and paralyzed hospitals.

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