Kenya Power has announced an investment of KES1 billion to expand and enhance electricity infrastructure across eleven counties in the Nyanza and western regions.
The investment will be utilised for constructing additional power lines to meet the growing customer demand with increased reliability. The funding has been allocated for both completed and ongoing projects in Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Siaya, Nyamira, Vihiga, Busia, Bomet, Kericho, Kisii, and Kakamega. The completed projects include the KES700 million, 132 kV Narok–Bomet line, which aims to improve power reliability in South Nyanza and western regions. Additionally, Kenya Power is advancing the Kibos–Miwani–Ahero and Kisian–Luanda 33 kV line projects, valued at KES189 million, to boost capacity in Kisumu South, Vihiga, and Siaya counties. Meanwhile, the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company is constructing the 132 kV Ndhiwa–Thur Dibuoro transmission line, set for completion by June 2025, to relieve pressure on the Muhoroni–Chemosit line, which has been a cause of persistent outages due to frequent overloads. Once completed, these projects are expected to enhance power stability and minimise outages in the Nyanza and western Kenya regions.