Customers to remain yoked to Kenya Power despite end of monopoly

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A technician repairs a power line. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Millions of existing Kenya Power customers will be tied to the power utility indefinitely despite the State opening up the electricity distribution market to other firms.

The Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access) Regulations, 2024 have barred the existing Kenya Power customers from decamping to other firms set to enter the electricity distribution space.

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