Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC)

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Ericsson Limited technicians repair a CCTV camera installed by Safaricom along Wayaki Way, Nairobi, in October 2015. The smart electricity meter project is the latest diversification opportunity for Safaricom, which has capitalized on its status as the leading network service provider for multi-billion shilling partnerships. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESSMARKETS

Safaricom Eyes Ksh53B from Kenya Power Deal

Safaricom expects to earn Ksh53 Billion from installing and operating smart meters for the Kenya Power and Lightning Company's (KPLC) most important clients...

Kenya Power technicians at work. The firm has failed to clear taxes and storage fees for a shipment of transformers.
BUSINESS

Kenya Power Transformers Set for Auction Over Unpaid Taxes

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced plans to sell off transformers shipped into the country by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company...

Kenya Power technicians at work. New draft regulations seek to compel the distributor to compensate consumers for losses incurred due to power outages.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Why KPLC Could Compensate You for Your Next Blackout

New draft regulations by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) could see Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) compelled to compensate consumers,...

Kenya Power has leveraged its extensive power transmission and distribution network to run fibre optic cables, entering lease agreements with service providers.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Kenya Power Eyes Telco Billions With Fibre Optic Network Extension

Kenya Power is on track to extend the national fibre optic cable network, with new tender documents detailing expansion plans that would see...

Technicials installing solar panels in Kenya
BUSINESSECONOMYMARKETS

Kenya Power to Install Solar Panels as Consumers’ Shift Threatens Revenues

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) is set to venture into solar power - in a bid to capitalize on the accelerated switch...

Kenya Power workers pictured undertaking repairs.
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Kengen to Begin Direct Power Sales Ending KPLC Monopoly

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is on track to begin direct power sales to consumers pending the finalization of regulations on enforcement...