“We want to maintain the fuel levy at where it is. The ratio of hydro is 40 per cent, thermal (13 per cent) and a small ratio of wind, biomass and solar. It was expected that the above developments would drive the fuel levy much lower, but ERC says delays in completing transmission lines will deny consumers benefits of cheaper power. The Coast region is yet to enjoy the fruits of cheaper geothermal power because there is no line linking Mombasa and Nairobi. Boost supplyWestern Kenya — notorious for constant outages, instability and low voltage — is also not connected to the Olkaria geothermal system.

Source: Daily Nation October 04, 2016 06:33 UTC