Kenya Power employees construct a power sub-station next to the site in Kwale where Base Titanium is constructing a multi-billion factory for cleaning Titanium mineral. Photo/FILE
What you need to know:
Revamping the current rural electrification programme to bring electricity to every village through small renewable energy projects such as solar panels and wind turbines will be a major boost to the industry and economy.
The promise by the new government to have electricity for all Kenyans by 2020 has sparked a rush for energy deals among the private players.
Investors in the energy sector have heightened their activities seeking to make the most of investment opportunities.