Kenya Power is launching the sixth chapter of its Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP), aiming to deliver electricity to 150,000 new customers across 45 counties, with the exception of Nairobi and Mombasa.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is financing this latest phase.

The Company’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr (Eng) Joseph Siror, said the injection of capital is expected to support the nation's push towards full electrification within the decade.

“The Government of Kenya has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the implementation of the sixth phase of Last Mile Connectivity Project," Siror stated.

"The funding will go a long way to boost the ongoing national electrification efforts and accelerate the attainment of universal access to electricity by the year 2030.”

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This funding round is not AfDB’s first involvement in the LMCP.

The bank previously financed Phase I and Phase III, which collectively enabled Kenya Power to connect 536,077 customers.

The broader LMCP, launched in 2015, has so far linked 746,867 customers to the national grid.

The scope of the sixth phase extends beyond household and enterprise connections.

The project includes upgrades to the electricity distribution infrastructure, such as the construction of 211 kilometres of 33kV lines and 14 kilometres of 11kV lines.

It also features an expansion of the low voltage network by nearly 6,800 kilometres and an additional 650 kilometres of medium voltage lines.

These enhancements are expected to strengthen access to critical public services such as schools, clinics, and water facilities.

As part of the system reinforcements, Kenya Power will construct three new 33/11kV substations, refurbish and upgrade three existing ones, and build seven 33kV switching stations.

These installations are designed to increase reliability and reach in under-served areas.

To launch the implementation process, Kenya Power has invited bids for consultancy services.

The consultant’s role will include preparing technical designs, undertaking environmental and social audits, guiding procurement, and supervising construction activities.

Meanwhile, the Company is still progressing with Phase IV and Phase V of the LMCP, which seek to connect 280,000 and 11,000 customers, respectively.

Although AfDB is currently the principal backer, the LMCP has historically drawn financial support from a broader consortium of funders.

These include the Government of Kenya, the World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Union (EU), and the European Investment Bank (EIB).