EDITORIAL: Promises of cheaper power yet to be fulfilled

A Kenya Power employee inspects a meter box. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

Coming after the government’s multiple promises to Kenyans that the cost of electricity would come down across the board, the new electricity billing structure is certainly a big letdown to many consumers.

While the new structure broadly standardises the tariff and makes it more predictable, it is clear that – for many domestic consumers – the bills will be higher under the new regime.

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