Background In the recent decision in Derek Seton v Kenya Power and Lighting Company [KPLC] (EPA/E039/2024) [2025], the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal held that the disputed bill of Kshs. 518,099 was illegitimate and not due for settlement by our client. KPLC must...
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