KPLC workers in Nairobi. © KPLC Kenya Power and Lighting Co’s financial backers, starting with the World Bank, will be keeping a close eye on the power distributor’s efforts to turn around significant losses. […] (210 words) This article may be accessed by subscribers and e-wallet holders (USD 12.50) Log in to read more Vivienne […]
The current generation, transmission and distribution model limits the impact of new generation capacity. Image credit: 123rf By Patrick Hirsh, Head of Project Finance, Bowmans South Africa and Aleem Tharani, Head of Projects, Energy and Infrastructure, Bowmans Kenya Two major African energy markets that had lost their sparkle are seeking to rekindle consumer and business […]
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has announced a $1 million grant to support the government of Kenya to create a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO). The Super ESCO, to be run by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company, will develop and implement energy efficiency projects for both the public and private sectors. Super […]
The National Assembly is investigating American energy company Ormat Technologies’ deals with Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). In its filings with the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Ormat says Kenyan MPs have requested details of their operations at Olkaria and agreements with Kenya Power. “Ormat received a letter from the Kenya National Assembly with […]
Close to 1.7 million Kenyans were rendered jobless between April and July. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic violently shook businesses the way a powerful storm buffets ships in the high seas. Many of them – particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with very little working capital as well as big establishments in hospitality, aviation, […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses WRC Safari rally drivers at KICC in Nairobi County When President Uhuru Kenyatta commissioned a revolutionary power project in 2017, the Head of State was poised to lead Africa’s biggest clean energy company. Five years down the line, the project, Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) in Marsabit County, however, has become […]
KEY POINTS Umeme was the top gainer of the day on Thursday with 9.38 percent at the price of 7.00 shillings per share. The second top gainer was Stanlib Fahari Income – REIT with 3.55 percent at the price of 7.00 shillings per share. Umeme was the top gainer of the day on Thursday with […]
The Kenya’s public utility company known as the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (commonly referred to as Kenya Power or KPLC among the locals) and which transmits, distributes, and retails electricity to customers throughout the East African country, is set to install smart meters at the county boundaries. This move is meant to identify regions […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses WRC Safari rally drivers at KICC in Nairobi County When President Uhuru Kenyatta commissioned a revolutionary power project in 2017, the Head of State was poised to lead Africa’s biggest clean energy company. Five years down the line, the project, Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) in Marsabit County, however, has become […]
• Prior to her appointment, Oduor who has worked with Kenya Power since 1991 was the company’s General Manager in charge of Commercial Services and Sales. • The change comes a few months after President Uhuru Kenyatta formed a task force to review Kenya Power’s purchase agreements. Eng. Rosemary Oduor acting Managing Director and CEO […]
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