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Cost of energy rises as national grid takes in more diesel power

The Sondu Miriu hydro-electric power dam is currently generating 15 MW against a capacity of 60 MW due to the prolonged drought. FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Electricity distributor Kenya Power has increased its uptake of expensive diesel-generated power, setting up consumers for the highest rise in monthly bills in the past 16 months.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Tuesday said it had exhausted the available options to cushion consumers from the impending cost of power shock.

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