Kenya Power invests Ksh 765M in Kwale and Kilifi substations
Kenya Power expects to strengthen the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Kwale and Kilifi counties after investing Ksh 765 million in two new substations. The firm says the Bomani 132/33kV substation in Kilifi County which is nearing completion is being put up at a cost of Ksh 455 million. The substation will cater […] The post Kenya Power invests Ksh 765M in Kwale and Kilifi…
Kenya Power has committed Ksh 765 million to bolster electricity supply in Kwale and Kilifi counties, with the construction of two new substations. The Ksh 455 million Bomani 132/33kV substation in Kilifi County, nearing completion, targets expanding demand from customers in Kikambala, Vipingo, Kanamai, and Mtwapa. Dr Joseph Siror, Kenya Power's CEO, emphasized network reliability and customer service as key priorities.
Meanwhile, a Ksh 310 million 33/11kV substation in Kwale County will be finished, serving Kwale County headquarters and adjacent areas like Kinango, Tiwi, and Kombani. The new Kwale substation will alleviate the Diani substation, which currently handles these regions, thus improving supply reliability. Kenya Power also plans to invest in other substations nationwide, aiming for grid resilience and enhanced power quality through smart grid technology.
In the fiscal year ending June 2026, the company added 411,710 new customers, raising the total customer base to 10.4 million, contributing to a 161.7 GWh rise in electricity sales.
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