The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has officially energized the 132kV Kitui-Wote Transmission Line, marking a significant step in enhancing clean energy distribution across Eastern Kenya. This completion ensures reliable power access, especially in Kitui and Makueni counties, aligning with Kenya's commitment to sustainable development.

• The 65-kilometer Kitui-Wote line is part of the larger 156-kilometer Mwingi-Kitui-Wote-Sultan Hamud corridor, now fully operational.
• The project was energized on January 26, coinciding with the International Day of Clean Energy.
• Initially delivering 20 megawatts, the line has a capacity of 80 megawatts, securing decades of growth for the region.
• The new bi-directional system significantly improves power reliability and stability by interconnecting various clean energy sources, including hydropower and geothermal energy from Olkaria.
• Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias, Ag. MD and CEO of KETRACO, highlighted the line's role in driving inclusive growth and economic resilience through improved electricity access.