To drop from the current Kshs 35,000 to Kshs 1,160......wooow!.

Link please!

Here is the <<link>> to Kenya Power signs deal with World Bank to cut electricity connection cost. "Connection charges will drop to Sh1,160 from Sh35,000 in the partnership with the World Bank and African Development Bank."

This is effective when?

Got a quotation last year Nov but did not pay.Can I apply afresh to benefit from the new rates?

Extremely good news.

I dont get the thinking behind it, if the goal is to get more individual on the grid, it would be better to channel the investment into expanding the reach of the grid, i.e increasing the power transformers and extending the power lines.

as it stands, the price restructuring only benefits those who are withing the drop distance for a connection, and yet the same group has the option of the stima loans, the cost of getting connected if one is further away from a transformer still remains prohibitive.

I think they have mentioned its more of a loan - but I think trying to do the connections in the informal settlements might prove more expensive and very hard to accomplish (sijui if that's their catch so that someone else benefits).

Just navigating the wayleaves, and proper placement of cables will be a nightmare - they should just licence the illegal vendors doing it and have them follow a guideline.

Exactly as I thought!!! Connection charges remain at Kshs. 32,480/= but if you live in an informal settlement or qualify (by being certified broke) 'someone else' pays the bulk of the money for you.

A challenge...

Transformers!!! that is a big problem. Btw thinking of 15k regardless of distance is insane. Fanya hesabu uone assuming its your business. 15k is lowest..drops,1-2 poles. If you need 4-5 poles inconnection how much does 1 pole cost? add the other materials ansdlabour. Would be a huge loss.