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Hydro power output low despite downpour

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Masinga Dam, the main reservoir for Seven Forks cascade, yet to get full. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

The cost of power in the country is not likely to go down soon as water levels at the Seven Forks hydro stations are still low despite heavy rainfall experienced in parts of the country.

KenGen engineers are estimating to get maximum levels of water at Masinga Dam, the main reservoir for the Seven Forks hydro station, in the next four months if the current rains continue.

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