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Shs. 20 billion fund for electricity projects
Tuesday, 15th September, 2015
Thousands of Kenyans will benefit from access to affordable electricity connection following increased funding of electricity projects by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Kenya (Gok).
Nakuru residents to benefit from Shs.387 million power substation project
September 10th 2015
Residents of Nakuru County are set to enjoy better quality of power supply following the commissioning of Bahati substation by Kenya Power. The Shs.387 million power project is aimed at improving the power supply network serving the Bahati areas’ commercial and social hubs.
Shs.50 million to boost electricity supply in Naivasha and Gilgil Townships
September 9th 2015
The quality of power supply to the residents of Naivasha Town is set to greatly improve following a massive exercise by national electricity distributor Kenya Power to rehabilitate the power equipment and network serving the area at a cost of Shs.50 million.
Shs.1.2 billion to light up the streets of Mombasa
September 8th 2015
Kenya Power today launched a major network upgrade and street lighting project in the coastal city of Mombasa. The project, estimated to cost Shs.1.2 billion, will see the lighting up of the streets of Mombasa City.
Bringing Electricity to Kenya’s Slums: Hard Lessons Lead to Great Gains
http://www.worldbank.org/energy After years of struggle, Kenya’s national utility has found a way to bring safe, reliable and affordable electricity to the country’s poorest neighborhoods. #EndEnergyPoverty
Kenya Power to use insulated electricity cables for Nairobi’s leafy areas
Nairobi, August 15th 2015
National electricity distributor, Kenya Power, has begun replacing bare electricity conductors with insulated ones to minimise power interruptions in Nairobi’s leafy suburbs.
Most affected areas back on supply, Hurlingham and Langata to be reconnected
13th August, 2015
Kenya Power says it has managed to restore power to most of Nairobi estates affected by this morning fire outbreak in Fuata Nyayo slum which damaged a section of one of the city’s high voltage power line.
Slum fire damages power lines, causes blackout in Nairobi West
Thursday, August 13th, 2015
A mysterious fire has damaged high voltage electricity lines in Fuata Nyayo slum near Nairobi’s South B Estate causing power outages in parts of the city, Kenya Power has reported.
Kenya Power signs power purchase agreements for 76 MW additional capacity
Nairobi, 12th August, 2015
National electricity distributor, Kenya Power, has signed power purchase agreements with locallyowned
electricity generators Akiira Geothermal Limited and Kleen Energy Limited that will see the
development of geothermal and mini hydro plants totaling 76 MW.
Kenya Power signs 100 MW power purchase agreement for Kipeto wind energy
Nairobi, 28th July, 2015
KPLC signs 100 MW power purchase agreement for Kipeto wind energy
Kenya Power and Kipeto Power Limited have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for development of a 100 megawatt wind energy project in Oldonyo Narok near Kiserian, Kajiado County.
Shs.70 million to improve electricity supply in Kisii Town
Monday, July 20th, 2015
Kenya Power will spend Shs.70 million in a week-long exercise to improve power supply in Kisii County and its environs. The refurbished power network will offer better quality and reliable power to the area and support social and economic activities.
LOCATION OF TRANSFORMERS PER COUNTY
Following the recent formal launch of the Last Mile Connectivity Project by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya Power wishes to update the public on the project’s progress.
Last Mile Connectivity Schedule Released
Kenya Power today released a countrywide schedule of the areas that will benefit from the first phase of Last Mile Project was recently launched by the Presiden
Five suspects in court for rerouting a power line
04th May, 2015
Five people were arraigned in Milimani court this morning after they were caught illegally rerouting a power line at Mutindwa area in Nairobi’s Umoja Estate.
Local investors urged to participate in mega electrification project
Thursday, 28th April, 2015
Kenya Power is urging local manufacturers to participate in the supply of materials for the implementation of the multi-billion Last Mile Connectivity Project, the Company’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr Ben Chumo has said.
Nairobi’s street lighting project to be completed in May
27th April, 2015
The initial phase of the Nairobi street lighting project which entails rehabilitation of existing infrastructure will be completed by end of May this year, Kenya Power’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr Ben Chumo, has said.