109km power line linking Machakos, Konza and Namanga commissioned
The project is expected to improve electricity supply to businesses and industries in Machakos, Konza, Kajiado and Namanga, as well as the Namanga border crossing with Tanzania.
President William Ruto officially inaugurated a 109-kilometre electricity transmission line connecting Machakos, Konza, Isinya and Namanga on September 4th. The 132kV line, comprised of 132/33kV substations, enhances the national grid's capacity. This project aims to bolster electricity supply for businesses and industries in Machakos, Konza, Kajiado and Namanga, as well as Namanga's border crossing with Tanzania.
The Machakos-Konza section, spanning 15 kilometres, went live in October 2016, while the 94-kilometre Isinya-Namanga segment was commissioned in February 2024. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi emphasized the importance of reliable electricity for the country's growth, stating that the government will continue investing in infrastructure.
Implemented by Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) with India's Shyama Power Limited, the project was funded by the Kenyan government and India's Export-Import Bank.
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