State set to give poor homes gas cylinders in May

Kenya is seeking to encourage use of gas for cooking instead of kerosene. file PHOTO | NMG

The smallest gas cylinders will be ready for mass distribution from May as the government moves to increase duty on the kerosene, energy officials have said.

Energy secretary Charles Keter said the state’s cylinder programme which targets low income households with 6kg cylinders will be rolled out in the next three months.

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