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Poor power supply deters investors in Kenyan tannery

26/02/2016

Investors in a Kenyan tannery and abattoir have been deterred because of poor power supply in the area, according to local press.

Kenya Power relies on diesel-powered generators to produce electricity for Mandera County as it is not connected to the national grid and it suffers regular blackouts.

Governor Ali Roba said: "If we are unable to supply sufficient power for household use, how shall we attract investors willing to come to Mandera?”

 


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