Short-term Sh16bn debt takes toll on Kenya Power

Kenya Power acting managing director Jared Othieno. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Electricity distributor Kenya Power’s #ticker:KPLC 47.7 per cent surge in short-term debt has plunged the company into a Sh51.6 billion negative working capital position, forcing it to open negotiations for loan restructuring.

Kenya Power said last week that it had opened talks with its creditors to extend the payment period for segments of its loan obligations that are due to mature in the current financial year.

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