{
  "id": 3996526,
  "title": "KETRACO energizes 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo transmission line",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/ketraco-energizes-132kv-nanyuki-isiolo-transmission-line",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:37:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/ketraco-energizes-132kv-nanyuki-isiolo-transmission-line/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) recently completed the energization of the 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo transmission line, a project that began in 2012. Acting Managing Director Kipkemboi Kibias expressed pride in the completion, noting that it will significantly improve power reliability and stability in Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia, and the broader Upper Eastern region. Kibias highlighted that the project, which will enhance power supply and support economic growth, has been a long time coming for the people of Nanyuki, Isiolo, and Nyeri.\n\nThe 132kV 72km single-circuit transmission line extends from Nanyuki to Isiolo, while a new 132kV substation is being constructed in Isiolo. Additionally, the existing Nanyuki substation is undergoing expansion works. KETRACO aims to finalize stalled projects while simultaneously advancing new ones. In the Mount Kenya region, the completion of this transmission line is considered one of the most significant achievements, though KETRACO has plans to extend the project to connect Loiyangalani, Marsabit, and Isiolo, further boosting voltage in the region.\n\nThe project is funded by KCB Bank Belgium and the Government of Kenya, with the underground cable component supported by financing arrangements with the Africa Development Bank.",
  "summary": "Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) expects to boost power supply and ensure reliability after energizing the 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo transmission line. KETRACO Acting Managing Director Kipkemboi Kibias said the project which kicked off in 2012 will enhance power reliability and stability in Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia and the wider Upper Eastern region. “The journey of this project […] The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}