Kenya To Review Electricity Tariffs

• President Ruto says the government will prioritize low-income earners and manufacturers in the tariff review process

 

Kenyan’s may soon enjoy reduced electricity tariffs if recent information is anything to go by.

President William Ruto has revealed that his government is working towards lowering electricity tariffs.

According to him, the government, will be prioritising low-income earners and manufacturers in the tariff review process.

Speaking during a New Year Sunday service at Siloam Ministry, Bamburi, Mombasa County, he made it known that public consultation will begin soon in order to ensure that the tariffs are tailored to manufacturers and those at the bottom of the pyramid.

“In three months, we will have public consultation to ensure that we have tariffs that are affordable to those at the bottom of the economic pyramid and our manufacturers.”

The First Lady Rachel Ruto and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir were among other leaders accompanied the President.

The President also said the government will work to end Kenya’s debt burden, which was affecting service delivery.

He encouraged Kenyans to plant trees to reverse the adverse effects of climate change.