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Kenya Power invests Sh889m in Western Kenya lines
Kenya Power Managing Director Joseph Siror during the release of the company's half year financial results at Stima Plaza in Nairobi on January 31, 2025.
Kenya Power has announced that it is investing Sh889 million to construct new power lines in Western Kenya.
The new lines that will cover 11 counties, will see the utility firm expand electricity infrastructure in the region that has suffered blackouts mainly due to inadequate supply.
Kenya Power said that among the projects it is relying on to boost power reliability in the Western and South Nyanza regions, is the Narok-Bomet 132kV link, Kibos-Miwani-Ahero and KisianLuanda 33kV link and the ongoing construction of the 132kV line from Ndhiwa substation to Thur Dibuoro.
“Our purpose is to supply adequate and reliable electricity to positively transform lives, support trade and manufacturing which play a crucial role in our country's socioeconomic development," said Kenya Power Chief Executive Officer Joseph Siror.
"...We are investing close to Sh1 billion to construct additional power lines in the Western Kenya region. We believe that these projects will, in a great capacity, improve electricity reliability.”
He said the additional power lines would be crucial in enhancing electricity connectivity and reliability to domestic and industrial consumers in the region. Counties targeted in the new power lines are Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Siaya, Vihiga, Busia, Kericho, Bomet and Kakamega.
“The ongoing construction of the Kibos-Miwani-Ahero and KisianLuanda 33kV link, is expected to improve power reliability and capacity in Kisumu South areas of Ahero, Miwani, Awasi, Katito and in Vihiga and Siaya counties. The project is being implemented at a cost Sh189 million,” Kenya Power said in a statement.
The utility firm believes the additional investment to a region that has been the victim of power blackouts in recent years will boost reliability and support trade and manufacturing.
During the release of last year’s financial results early this month, Mr Siror explained that the company was focused on investing in power connections around the Western region as it prepared to leverage on infrastructure being developed to increase power supply in the region.
