A lawmaker has questioned power purchase agreements between Kenya Power and Independent Power Producers saying the rates are inflated. Garissa Township MP Aden Duale has sought a statement from the Energy ministry to shed light on the agreements, which brings an additional Sh17 per unit charged to consumers. The MP says the power supply regime has regressive effects on the already overburdened taxpayers and businesses. He cited data indicating that KPLC procures electric power from independent electricity power producers at an inflated rate of Sh23 per kilowatt hour. The state power producer, though, says it charges Kenya Power Sh5.

Source: The Star March 26, 2021 07:07 UTC