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Water levels in hydro dams at 3-year high

Energy Secretary Charles Keter at a media briefing in Nairobi May 15, 2018 on the impact of rising water levels in hydro dams. At right is Devolution Secretary Eugene Wamalwa. PHOTO | francis nderitu | NMG

By  CONSTANT MUNDA

Correspondent

Power bills look set to fall further in coming months on increased generation of cheaper hydro power after water levels in dams rose to the highest level since 2015.

Energy secretary Charles Keter Tuesday said hydro-electric dams along Tana River Basin have risen to a three-year high following months of heavy rains, signalling a relief to homes and business struggling with record electricity prices.

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