Kenya Power has set aside nearly Sh1 billion to upgrade and expand electricity infrastructure across 11 counties in Western Kenya, in a push to enhance connectivity and ensure reliable power supply for homes, businesses, and industries.

The initiative spans Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Siaya, Vihiga, Busia, Kericho, Bomet, and Kakamega, targeting both ongoing and completed projects aimed at improving energy stability in the region.

Kenya Power’s Managing Director & CEO Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening the electricity network while speaking at the Nyanza International Investment Conference in Kisumu.

"Our purpose is to supply adequate and reliable electricity to positively transform lives, as well as support trade and manufacturing which play a crucial role in our country's social-economic development," Siror stated.

"In this regard, 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."

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Accordint to Siror,oOne of the key completed projects is the Narok-Bomet 33kV double circuit link, a critical 85-kilometre power line constructed at a cost of Sh700 million to strengthen electricity reliability in South Nyanza and Western Kenya.

Additionally, ongoing works on the Kibos-Miwani-Ahero and Kisian-Luanda 33kV links, valued at Sh189 million, are expected to boost power capacity in Kisumu South, Ahero, Miwani, Awasi, Katito, as well as parts of Vihiga and Siaya counties.

To further reinforce the electricity network, the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) is advancing the construction of the Thurdibuoro-Ndhiwa 132kV line.

Once operational, this transmission line will facilitate the evacuation of power from Sondu Miriu to South Nyanza and South Rift counties, easing the strain on the overloaded Muhoroni-Chemosit 132kV line and introducing a redundancy system to prevent power outages.

The large-scale investment is expected to drive economic growth in the region, ensuring that businesses, industries, and households have access to a more stable and reliable electricity supply.