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Kenya Power has announced investing nearly Sh1 billion to expand electricity infrastructure in the Western Kenya region.
The utility service provide says the move is aimed at improving connectivity and power reliability for both domestic and industrial consumers.
According to Kenya power, the project covers 11 counties, including Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Siaya, Vihiga, Busia, Kericho, Bomet and Kakamega.
The announcement was made during the just-concluded three-day Nyanza International Investment Conference in Kisumu County. Kenya Power’s Managing Director and CEO, Eng Joseph Siror, emphasized the company’s dedication to providing reliable electricity, which plays a critical role in driving economic growth.
“Our purpose is to supply adequate and reliable electricity to positively transform lives and support trade and manufacturing, which are crucial to our country’s socioeconomic development,” said its Managing Director Joseph Siror.
“We believe these projects will greatly enhance electricity reliability and contribute significantly to the region’s development.”
Likewise, Kenya Power disclosed that among the completed initiatives is the Narok-Bomet 132kV link, which cost Sh700 million.
This upgrade is expected to improve power reliability in South Nyanza and Western Kenya, benefiting local businesses and households alike.
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Currently, Kenya Power is undertaking several key projects, including the construction of the Kibos-Miwani-Ahero and Kisian-Luanda 33kV links. This Sh189 million project aims to enhance power supply and reliability for areas such as Ahero, Miwani, Awasi, Katito, as well as parts of Vihiga and Siaya counties.
Another ongoing project, the 132kV line from the Ndhiwa substation to Thur Dibuoro, is expected to improve power stability by facilitating the evacuation of power from Sondu Miriu to South Nyanza.
This project, set to be completed by June 2025, Kenya power contends is crucial for meeting the region’s growing energy demand.
Kenya Power maintains this investment is part of its broader strategy to expand its reach and improve service delivery, helping to meet the increasing electricity demand driven by industrialization and population growth in Western Kenya.
