Electricity and Aquaculture Projects Advance Amid Leadership Change at KETRACO - September 2025

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi affirmed the government's plan for universal electricity connectivity by 2030 is on track. He launched the Wendo Electricity Project in Nakuru County, which aims to connect nearly 500 households. Concurrently, the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has abruptly cut short the tenure of its Managing Director, Dr. John Muoki Mativo, less than two years after his appointment. Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias has been named as the interim chief as the utility faces pressure to deliver power transmission projects. In a separate development effort, Kwale County is partnering with the Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project to advance aquaculture to bolster food security and empower local communities.