Kenya Power has announced an investment of nearly KSh.1 billion to expand electricity infrastructure in Western Kenya.
This move aims to enhance electricity connectivity and reliability for domestic and industrial consumers across 11 counties, including Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Siaya, Vihiga, Busia, Kericho, Bomet, and Kakamega.
According to Kenya Power’s Managing Director & CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror, the company is committed to providing quality and reliable electricity to drive economic growth.
“Our purpose is to supply adequate and reliable electricity to positively transform lives and support trade and manufacturing which play a crucial role in our country’s socio- economic development,” said Dr. Siror at the just concluded three-day Nyanza International Investment Conference in Kisumu County.
The investment covers both completed and ongoing projects.
One notable completed project is the Narok-Bomet 132kV link, which cost KSh.700 million and is expected to improve power reliability in South Nyanza and Western regions.
Ongoing projects include the construction of the Kibos-Miwani-Ahero and Kisian-Luanda 33kV link, which will improve power reliability and capacity in Kisumu South areas, at a cost of KSh.189 million.
Additionally, the construction of the 132kV line from Ndhiwa substation to Thur Dibuoro, expected to be completed by June 2025, will facilitate power evacuation from Sondu Miriu to South Nyanza, greatly improving power stability in the region.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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