{
  "id": 5354399,
  "title": "Ruto commissions Ksh 2.7B power line linking Kajiado, Makueni",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ruto-commissions-ksh-2-7b-power-line-linking-kajiado-makueni",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T15:16:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/ruto-commissions-ksh-2-7b-power-line-linking-kajiado-makueni/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto officially inaugurated the Ksh 2.7 billion Sultan Hamud-Loitoktok 132kV Transmission Line and Loitoktok Substation, projects set to enhance power supply in Kajiado and Makueni counties. The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) project is expected to stimulate economic activity in the regions. Ruto highlighted that this significant investment will deliver a dependable electricity supply and spur economic development in Kajiado South and certain parts of Makueni County. The 132kV Sultan Hamud–Loitoktok Transmission Line, spanning 108km, and the 132/33kV substation will bolster the national grid and enhance reliability. Additionally, KETRACO has committed Ksh 1.4 billion to electrify homes in Kajiado South under the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity initiative. The Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda emphasizes investing in infrastructure that unlocks local opportunities, empowers communities, and fosters business growth.",
  "summary": "President William Ruto has commissioned the Ksh 2.7 billion Sultan Hamud-Loitoktok 132kV Transmission Line and Loitoktok Substation in what is expected to improve power supply in two counties. The project by Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) which has already been energized is backed to support the growth of economic activities in Kajiado and Makueni counties. […] The post Ruto…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ruto-amboseli-park-court-challenge-will-go-nowhere-just-like-sha-and",
        "published": "2026-09-03T10:25:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Ruto commissions Sh15bn Loitoktok power project to tackle outages, boost Amboseli tourism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ruto-commissions-sh15bn-loitoktok-power-project-to-tackle-outages",
        "published": "2026-09-03T13:17:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}