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August 18, 2026
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State Unveils Ksh 71B Plan for New Power Lines After Botched Adani Deal

State Unveils Ksh 71B Plan for New Power Lines After Botched Adani Deal

The project comes at a time when the government is seeking to strengthen the national grid, improve electricity supply reliability, and support the integration of additional renewable energy into the transmission network...

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Kenya is advancing plans for six new electricity transmission lines and substations, valued at a combined Ksh71.1 billion, through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative.

  • The projects are seeking private investment to expand the national power grid, following the cancellation of a previous deal with India's Adani Energy Solutions.
  • The PPP Directorate has listed these projects, which include diverse voltage lines across several regions, for feasibility studies.
  • This move aims to strengthen the grid, improve supply reliability, and support renewable energy integration, with President William Ruto's administration prioritizing private sector involvement.

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