Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) announces successful signing of a Project Agreement with Adani Energy Solutions Ltd on Oct 9th, 2024.

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd will now raise all the funding (Kes 95.68 billion, US$ 736.0M) in form of debt & equity that will be repaid over the 30-year period of the project agreement.

CS Wandayi stated that the deal, which is estimated at Ksh.95.68 billion (USD 736 million), will see the Indian company develop, finance, construct, and operate critical transmission lines and substations across the country.

He noted that the agreement aims to tackle Kenya’s chronic power outages and ensure more reliable electricity access to support the country’s growing economy and industrial ambitions.

“All Kenyans are well aware of the significant challenge that our country faces with persistent power blackouts. These projects are designed to significantly enhance our national electricity infrastructure (transmission lines and substations), ensuring reliable and widespread access to power that will support Kenya’s growing economy and development goals,” said CS Wandayi.

According to the government, This ensures that all concerns have been addressed and the project is primed for successful execution

“This project is aligned with the government’s objective of expanding access to electricity across the country, minimise transmission losses and address blackouts. This project will empower communities, create job opportunities, and simulate economic activity at the grassroots level in different parts of the country.”

The ambitious project includes the construction of several high-voltage transmission lines and substations as follows:

Gilgil-Thika-Malaa-Konza 400kV Double-Circuit Line; This line, spanning 208.73 km, will include the construction of new substations at Gilgil,

Thika, and Malaa, along with substantial extensions at Konza.Rongai-Keringet-Chemosit 220kV Line; Covering 99.98 km, this line will feature new substations in Rongai, Keringet, and Chemosit.

Menengai-Ol Kalou-Rumuruti 132kV Line; A 89.88 km line with substations in Menengai, Ol Kalou, and Rumuruti.Lessos 400/220kV Substation; This critical substation will support Kenya’s 400kV transmission network and improve regional power stability.

Thurdibuoro 132/33kV Substation; Designed to expand the local distribution grid, this substation will help bring reliable power to underserved areas.