MPs push for Kenyans to buy electricity meters directly from private firms

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Kenya Power and Lightning Company pre-paid meters pictured at a building within the city center on October 2, 2021. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU | NMG

Members of Parliament have hatched a plot to end Kenya Power monopoly by giving Kenyans the leeway to connect power without buying electricity meters from the utility firm.

The National Assembly Energy committee said it is developing a Bill that will ensure there are more licensed and authorised entities to sell electricity meters to ensure that consumers do not depend on KPLC for the product.

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