This archive report was first published on 22 January 2022.
On January 22, 2022, Energy Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma announced that the government would continue to pursue a review of power purchase agreements with Independent Power Producers to further reduce the retail cost of electricity.
The review aims to create a provision for a robust framework that ensures risks are more evenly distributed, resulting in better balanced and more sustainable commercial arrangements.
According to Juma, this move will help reduce the retail cost of electricity, benefiting consumers.