January uptake of thermal power falls to record low

Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Consumption of expensive thermal energy fell to a record low in January, easing pressure on households as favourable weather raised production of cheaper hydro and wind power.

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show the energy uptake from thermal power generators reduced by half to 5.52 percent of the total uptake in January compared to 11.8 percent during similar month last year.

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