Kenya Power workers fix a 3 phase distribution transformer of 250KVA at Ndimaini Village in Karatina, Nyeri. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]Kenya Power owes KenGen Sh24 billion for electricity supplies as the power retailer continued to struggle in the course of last year. While it is owed over Sh24 billion by the electricity retailer, KenGen listed the debt as Sh23.98 billion in its annual report, excluding the penalties levied on Kenya Power for delayed payments after the latter disputed the penalties. Service debtsThe Energy ministry recently said it is working on a plan – together with the National Treasury – to enable Kenya Power service its debts, not just to KenGen but also other power producers. Speaking in November when KenGen held its annual general meeting, Energy Principal Secretary Joseph Njoroge said there was a push to get defaulting power consumers, especially government agencies, to pay Kenya Power to enable it meet its obligations.

Source: Standard Digital February 19, 2021 10:46 UTC