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How energy sector agencies reneged on deal to support low electricity cost

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State-owned companies left Kenya Power to shoulder burden of 15 per cent subsidy implemented in January last year. [iStockphoto]

State-owned entities within the energy sector may be in breach of an agreement reached to support Kenya Power in implementing lower electricity prices last year.

The companies were to forego portions of their revenue to support the 15 per cent reduction in the cost of electricity that came into effect in January 2022.

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