Spare power capacity falls to 7-year low

A newly commissioned Sh378 million substation in Bahati Nakuru. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kenya’s spare electricity capacity has dropped to lows seen seven years ago, raising the risk of blackouts in the event of breakdown of some power stations.

The country’s reserve energy margin — difference between maximum electricity demand and total available power that can be produced at any given time — is now 4.4 per cent, lower than the recommended 15 per cent.

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