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Kenyan factories face high electricity costs, hurting exports and investment.
Kenyan manufacturers face steep electricity costs—Sh13–26 per kWh—double those in China and higher than regional neighbors like Uganda and Ethiopia, undermining export competitiveness.
Despite a government plan to boost power generation to 10,000 MW, current capacity stands at 3,200 MW, contributing to high prices.
Data shows energy cost increases directly raise product prices, hurting sectors like steel, cement, and food processing.
While countries like Uganda and Egypt lower industrial tariffs to attract investment, Kenya’s rates remain among Africa’s highest, threatening profits, deterring foreign investment, and weakening global market position.
Las fábricas keniatas enfrentan altos costos de electricidad, perjudicando las exportaciones y la inversión.