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Kenya builds few power plants as demand falls

A thermal power plant under construction at the Coast. PHOTO | GIDEON MAUNDU

Kenya’s drive to build new electricity plants to support economic growth slowed last year after hitting a record high in 2014 as demand for power slows down.

Official data shows that the country added 138 megawatts (MW) to the grid last year compared to 395 MW in 2014.

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