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hisah
#11 Posted : Thursday, May 03, 2012 4:09:59 PM
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youcan'tstopusnow wrote:
hisah wrote:
Yes, its never coz of mwananichi, but others...

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"We want to start the process (tariff review) to get funds for development of quality electricity supply and boost the confidence of multilateral lenders like the World Bank," Kenya Power CEO Joseph Njoroge told the Business Daily earlier.

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The rank and file should be forgiven for thinking that the Govt. with a controlling stake would prevent it from happening. Business at usual though...

Pet projects for the naked emperor will and will always be infrastructure, utilities and security. These are the areas where you will find the emperor's financiers. ADB (asia and africa), WB, IMF, donors, multi-lateral lenders etc will always be lurking around those areas. There are numerous books, videos, documentaries by their former employees (economic hitmen/women) that record and tell the story.

I also expect the food subsidies to be scrapped in this year's KE's budget since more multi-lateral funds are coming.

Don't hate the player, kill the game instead. After all they saying is "it's just business..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VPUGPtogDE
$15/barrel oil... The commodities lehman moment arrives as well as Sovereign debt volcano!
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2012
#12 Posted : Thursday, May 03, 2012 4:46:58 PM
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Question to anyone who might know:

When KPLC transfers you to the new meter, are they refunding the refundable deposit from the postpaid system?

BBI will solve it :)
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Tebes
#13 Posted : Thursday, May 03, 2012 5:15:50 PM
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GGK wrote:
2012 wrote:
As we're busy fighting NHIF, KPLC sneaks in this. I bet you most Kenyans don't know the implications while this is far worse than NHIF.


True, its far much worse! Energy costs (petroleum, electricity) should not just be left to profiteers. This high energy cost will impact on almost every sphere of life reversing the efforts already made in containing inflation.

First 50 units will cost 3.70/= up from 2/= (85% increase)

Between 51 and 1,500 units will cost 11.79/= per unit from Sh8.10 per Kwh .... (46% increase)

Those consuming above 1,500 units will pay Sh22 per unit from 18.75/=....(17% increase)

Fixed charge also goes up from from 120/= to 160/=.... (33%increase)

This is a disaster



Now thats just consumption charge. Add to that fuel cost charge
forex adjustment
Inflation adjustment,
ERC levy
REP levy
VAT

For a long time fuel cost charge has been higher than actual consumption at about shs 7.00-8.00 per Kwh. Now kenyans will pay dearly.
"Never regret, if its good, its wonderful. If its bad, its experience."
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QD
#14 Posted : Friday, May 04, 2012 11:08:02 AM
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Just wondering why Kenyans are quite about using solar to power our homes and other needs.

Is there a rule that is prohibiting use of solar panels within the city?

Wasn't the duty on panels reduced to encourage the use of clean power?.
The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts while the stupid ones are full of confidence
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kyt
#15 Posted : Friday, May 04, 2012 11:18:48 AM
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before you harness enough power to run your entire household u will spend much much considerable amount~>0.6M. how many kenyans can afford such?
LOVE WHAT YOU DO, DO WHAT YOU LOVE.
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essyk
#16 Posted : Friday, May 04, 2012 12:21:17 PM
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2012 wrote:
Question to anyone who might know:

When KPLC transfers you to the new meter, are they refunding the refundable deposit from the postpaid system?


Well,I thought since the provider remains the same there was no need to.Not sure though.

This country is beginning to suck.
Every co.is trying its best to milk dry the ordinary citizen.
Then we keep talking about eradicating poverty when there's no balance btwn income and exp?.
Kenyans are trying hard to eradicate poverty by working extra hard.But this insensitive gover is busy making sure it doesn't happen.
Pagopago here I come.
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
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Manyala
#17 Posted : Friday, May 04, 2012 12:25:07 PM
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2012 wrote:
Question to anyone who might know:

When KPLC transfers you to the new meter, are they refunding the refundable deposit from the postpaid system?


Yes they are, but you have to claim it.
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theman192000
#18 Posted : Friday, May 04, 2012 1:42:38 PM
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QD you might be onto something. Alternative energy is the way to go especially for lighting and heating water. In Nigeria most households have a generator, an inverter and mains supply.

@ kyt prices for clean power depending on household needs, begin at 100K. http://www.cekl.com

Now based on the traffic witnessed on Kenyan roads, we know Kenyans will borrow to buy a vehicle so why not borrow for clean power? KPLC tariffs are based on demand and supply. Reduce your demand and let us see whether they will continue to increase their tariffs.
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QD
#19 Posted : Friday, May 04, 2012 2:48:12 PM
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kyt wrote:
before you harness enough power to run your entire household u will spend much much considerable amount~>0.6M. how many kenyans can afford such?


..Are you talking from experience or just imagination? I offer my experience upcountry
An 80watts Panel /Battery/Inverter Costing less than Kshs 90,000 is able to light 4roomed house (energy saving) Power Colourd Tv and Radio and charge phones. This is on the basic level and a restricted inverter.

For cooking there is biogas that is generated from cattle waste that is in most homes of kenyans be it zero grazed or field grazing.( By the way setting this up is around kes 40,000 and has been discussed sometimes back here in wazua)

Hence we just need to look for alternatives to survive.
The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts while the stupid ones are full of confidence
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2012
#20 Posted : Friday, May 04, 2012 3:18:50 PM
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QD wrote:
kyt wrote:
before you harness enough power to run your entire household u will spend much much considerable amount~>0.6M. how many kenyans can afford such?


..Are you talking from experience or just imagination? I offer my experience upcountry
An 80watts Panel /Battery/Inverter Costing less than Kshs 90,000 is able to light 4roomed house (energy saving) Power Colourd Tv and Radio and charge phones. This is on the basic level and a restricted inverter.
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QD, I need solar that would be able to run a fridge as well...

BBI will solve it :)
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