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State lines up electricity projects in Nyanza, Western

By Olivia Odhiambo | 10mos ago

President William Ruto and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during the groundbreaking for the 35MW Orpower Twenty-two power plant at Menengai Geothermal Project in Nakuru county, on October 24, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Energy Ministry has announced plans for major electricity projects in Nyanza and Western to boost power supply.

The ministry said that the Sondu to Ndhiwa electricity transmission is in the formative stages.

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