Kenya set to phase out thermal plants plants

Suswa substation in Narok County. Kenya is set to phase out thermal plants for being “expensive”. PHOTO FILE | NATION

Kenya will not renew the licences of independent power producers (IPPs) as they are phased out for being “expensive”.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter said the phase-out is meant to make electricity affordable and ease the burden on Kenyans, who pay a fuel cost adjustment component on monthly power bills.