The indefinite suspension of the new electricity prices looks set to derail the quest for additional billions that Kenya Power requires to upgrade transmission lines and transformers.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2026 - 4 min read
Protesters in Kitengela light bonfires and barricade roads during national protests against rising fuel prices on May 18, 2026.
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