The move comes after a nationwide power outage Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has banned the sale of scrap metal in the country. The immediate ban comes amid an effort to end what the government says are "rising cases of vandalism of key public installations". It will be in force until the government puts in place […]
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Relief as Kenya Power starts mapping of SMEs for reduction of power tariffs
Kenya Power Nyeri County Business Manager David Machuka [Kibata Kihu, Standard] Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has started mapping small commercial consumers who are targeted to benefit from reduced electricity charges under a new government policy to make power more affordable to Kenyans. Duncan Machuka, Nyeri County Business Manager, said that Small and Medium […]
KRA nets 70,000 tax cheats from third party data sources
The Kenya Revenue Authority has singled out data on persons applying for electricity as the major source of information that has led to increased recruitment of landlords into the tax net in recent years. The taxman says access to the metering database at Kenya Power #ticker:KPLC has proved effective in nabbing property developers who have […]
Ministry Effects Uhuru’s Orders, Reduces Electricity Costs
Kenya Power Building in Nairobi CBD. The Ministry of Energy has confirmed the 15 percent reduction in the cost of electricity for 2022 as part of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s pledge on Jamhuri Day. In a statement, on Friday, January 7, the Ministry explained that the electricity cost reduction began effectively from Jan 1, 2022, and […]
Kenya has built impressive infrastructure; now we must secure it
JKIA-Westlands expressway construction on aerial view showing the old Waiyaki Way and the suspended new road. The government and the private sector have in recent years implemented or are in the process of implementing several mega infrastructure projects. They include the Konza Technology City, LAPPSET, railway projects (Standard Gauge Railway, Metre Gauge Railway rehabilitation), port […]
Kenya Power stripped of role of managing national grid
Kenya Power employees replacing old poles at Tombe area in Nyamira County on January 10, 2021. The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) will now man the country’s electricity network, including the selection of power plants feeding the grid at any one time. The company has been designated as the system operator, which is part of […]
KRA nets 70,000 tax cheats from third party data sources
Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. The taxman says access to the metering database at Kenya Power has proved effective in nabbing property developers who have been evading taxes. PHOTO | FILE | NMG The Kenya Revenue Authority has singled out data on persons applying for electricity as the major source of information […]
Power outage in parts of the country due to glitch – Kenya Power
• The power company said the technical hitch had affected two major lines supplying electricity to the affected areas. • It further said that the technical team is working to identify the root cause of the glitch and have it resolved as soon as possible. Kenya Power Company and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company staff repair […]
Restructure, privatize loss making state owned agencies – CoB
COB: Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o. Image: COURTESY Loss making state owned enterprises could be headed for radical restructuring if the state implements a recommendation by controller of budget Margaret Nyakang’o. The country’s budget boss wants the loss making enterprises, among others restructured – including collapsing and merging some – and having others privatized in […]
Expect internet services from Kenya Power
Expect internet services from Kenya Power. In an attempt to cut losses, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has revealed its plan to connect millions of customers in rural homes with high-speed internet. Previously, KPLC has been leasing fibre-optic cables attached to its transmission lines to Internet service providers. Due to an increase in demand […]