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Power imports nearly triple on biting drought
Power lines connecting pylons of high-tension electricity are seen from the power substation at the Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Loiyangalani District, Marsabit County, Northern Kenya on September 4, 2018. PHOTO | REUTERS
Electricity imports nearly tripled in the 11 months to November last year, helping compensate for a slight drop in local generation and helping Kenya avoid heavy reliance on the expensive thermal plants.
Official data shows that Kenya Power imported 779.1 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in the review period, a jump of 170 percent from 288.2 million kWh in the same period last year.
