Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- Kenya Power's newly installed 67,000 smart meters have helped to grow its annual sales by Sh347 million, the company has said, as it plans to roll out more of the type to maximise collections among small businesses.

The firm installed the meters to reduce commercial losses and operational costs.

The power company reported an annual sales increase of 17.47 gigawatts per hour (GWHrs) equivalent to Sh397 million.

"The company has successfully installed 67,000 smart meters targeting SMEs and the Meter Data Management Infrastructure. Smart meters provide real-time monitoring and remote reading, offering consumers the ability to effortlessly track and get a clear picture of their electricity consumption patterns," said Ke...