1. KenGen Media Report
28th– 29th March, 2017

2. Print Industry Coverage DATE PUBLICATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT PAGE
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PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
29-Mar-17
The People Daily
Firm loses tender against State agency 9
64277
321,385
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has been allowed to execute its Sh79 million contract for the supply of 3,000 drums of drilling detergent for its Menengai Wells in Nakuru County.
Taifa Leo
Afisa adai wakosoaji mradi wamehongwa 7
115576
577,880
Lamu county commissioner Joseph Kanyiri has criticized those who continue to oppose the Lamu coal plant project in the area claiming they have been paid to oppose it.
Maeneo ya upinzani yatengwa kwa stima 5
86678
433,390
Many Kenyans from the oppositions strongholds have not benefited from the last mile connectivity program launched by Jubilee.
Stima isambazwe kote bila ya ubaguzi 10
54762
273,810
One of the most success Jubilees government projects is increasing the distribution of electricity in Kenya.

3. Print Industry Coverage DATE PUBLICATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT PAGE
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PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
29-Mar-17
The Star
Critics of Lamu coal-fired plant are corrupt, says state official 30
308443
1,542,215
Lamu commissioner Joseph Kanyiri says individuals opposed to the Sh200 billion coal-fired plant in Lamu are corrupt and demanded bribes.
Kiserian wind turbine blades to destroy birds 33
98200
491,000
A proposed wind power project in Kiserian, Kajiado County, has run into trouble after conservationists rejected it, saying it could wipe out migratory birds.

4. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
28-Mar-17
Athiani FM
Kenya signs Sh6.7bn loan for electricity connection
07:21
35000
175000
The government has signed Sh6.7 billion towards last mile connectivity project that will enable more Kenyans to access electricity.
Capital FM
Two Kenya Power staff arrested over the weekend
06:02
43000
215000
Eight people including two staff of Kenya power were arrested over the weekend over vandalism and theft of electricity distribution systems.
Chamgei FM
KETRACO to commercialize fiber network business
21:20
87480
437400
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has announced plans to venture into the Internet service provision business. This after the firm was granted a network facility provider tier 2 license by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
Citizen Radio
Ketraco plans to venture into communication
16:42
102660
513300
Ketraco is planning to join the telecommunication field after being licensed by Communication Authority of Kenya.

5. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
28-Mar-17
Coro FM
Kenya Power staff arrested over theft of street lights
09:06
22190
110950
8 people including two staff of Kenya Power were arrested in connection to vandalism and theft of electricity distribution equipment.
East FM
Public cautioned to stay away from flooded places
17:00
10050
50250
St Johns Fred Majiiwa has cautioned members of the public that it is difficult tell whether there is a manhole or a live electricity wire underneath flooded water which could result to injuries.
Ghetto Radio
Two Kenya Power staff arrested for vandalism
09:02
30930
154650
Eight people including two Kenya Power staff were arrested in connection to vandalism and theft of electricity distribution equipment.
Homeboyz Radio
Kenya secures loan from European Investment Bank
13:00
47560
237800
Kenya has secured a 20 billion shillings loan from the European Investment Bank to finance electricity connection for more Kenyans under the last mile connectivity project.

6. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
28-Mar-17
Hot 96
KETC plans to venture into internet provision business
17:21
72290
361450
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company has announced plans to venture into the internet service provision business.
Inooro FM
Govt signs Sh6.7bn loan for electricity connection
08:29
72720
363600
The government has signed a Sh6.7 billion loan towards the Last Mile Connectivity project that will enable homes access electricity.
Kass FM
Traders count loses as Kenya Power upgrade posts
13:51
136100
680500
Traders in Nandi are counting loses, following the process done by Kenya Power to upgrade old power posts,the process has caused blackouts in their businesses.
KBC English Service
Police arrest 8 over vandalism and theft
08:01
5230
26150
Eight People including two KPLC staff were arrested over the weekend in connection to vandalism and theft of electricity distribution equipment.

7. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
28-Mar-17
Mbaitu FM
Property of unknown value reduced to ashes
13:11
6100
30500
Property of unknown value was reduced to ashes following a fire incident in Mamba Market Yatta, area chief Cosmus Mutunga Kaloki has said that the fire was caused by electricity from an electronic shop.
Residents lack power for four days
13:13
7400
37000
Kyeleni Market residents have been living in the dark for the fourth day today this is after their power was cut off, most of the residents who are traders have said that they are counting losses as they have not been trading.
Musyi FM
Heavy rains cause damage in Matunda
07:04
54120
270600
Heavy rains that poured in Matunda area in Kakuzi forced streetlights to fall down hence interfering with power lines.
Kenya signs Sh6.7bn loan for electricity connection
08:07
14520
72600
The government has signed Sh6.7 billion towards last mile connectivity project that will enable more Kenyans to access electricity.

8. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
28-Mar-17
Pwani FM
Kenya receives loan of Shs.20 billion from EU
07:07
11090
55450
A financial package worth Shs.20 billion from various European institutions has been granted to Kenya Power to enable the public utility company connect more households in Kenya to the national electricity network under the country's Last Mile Connectivity initiative.
Rahma FM
Kenya secures loan from European Investment Bank
14:09
12180
60900
Kenya has secured a 20 billion shillings loan from the European Investment Bank to finance electricity connection for more Kenyans under the Last Mile Connectivity project.
Two Kenya Power staff arrested over the weekend
08:00
14380
71900
Eight people including two staff of Kenya power were arrested over the weekend over vandalism and theft of electricity distribution systems.

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