Kenyan President William Ruto, last Saturday, cut a tape to officially inaugurate a substation at Naivasha Special Economic Zone in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, to boost power supply in the area.
The 90MVA Kenya Power substation aims to connect the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Inland Container deport (ICD) in Naivasha Industrial Park with 66/11kV reliable quality supply.
It will also enhance network expansion and quality of supply to customers within the Mai Mahiu area and its environs.
Ruto noted that the entity would power industries in the facility at reduced costs and create over 3,000 job opportunities for Kenyans.
“We are on course in our quest to transforming Kenya into an attractive investment destination and a leader in green industrialisation.
By equipping our Special Economic Zones with clean energy and essential infrastructure, we aim to attract foreign direct investments, drive industrial growth and enhance exports.
This is how we Plan to grow our economy and create jobs for our people,”
Ruto stated as he issued licences to six companies set to invest in the plant.
President Ruto was accompanied by Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, Governor Susan Kihika and various Cabinet Secretaries including Davis Chirchir (Energy), Rebecca Miano (Investments, Trade and Industry) and Zacharia Njeru (Water, Sanitation and Irrigation).
Also present were the Board of Directors of Kenya Power, the MD & CEO, Dr Joseph Siror, investors, among others.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com