Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) is ramping up efforts to boost the country’s power grid as it moves to support the government’s clean energy agenda and deliver reliable electricity to all regions by 2030.
According to Eng. Antony Musyoka General Manager for Project Development Services, the company is anchoring its sustainability drive on expanding infrastructure that enables the transmission of renewable energy to underserved areas.
“At KETRACO, the way we understand sustainability is by ensuring we have the capacity to transport clean energy. Our focus has been on putting in place the right infrastructure to deliver renewable power to regions where it is needed most,” he said.
Eng. Musyoka noted that the company is keen on reducing reliance on fossil fuels by expanding the grid to connect areas that previously depended on diesel generation.
“Clean energy is far more sustainable than depending on fossil fuels. Take Garissa, for instance, they used to generate electricity using diesel. Through our transmission line, they can now access geothermal or hydropower. The same applies to Lamu, where we’ve extended infrastructure to ensure renewable energy reaches the area,” he explained.
He said KETRACO’s Transmission Master Plan targets full connectivity of all 47 counties to the national grid by 2030.
“Our goal is to ensure that by 2030, every county in Kenya has access to the national transmission network. We are deliberately working towards achieving nationwide connectivity so that no region is left behind,” said Eng. Musyoka.
To enhance stability and reliability in power supply, he revealed that the company is strengthening its transmission system by constructing additional lines in key regions.
“We are expanding the network and building dual lines in some regions so that in case one line goes off, supply can continue through the other. Our 20-year master plan targets an additional 8,000 kilometres of transmission lines and about 15,000 MVA of transformation capacity. This kind of investment is crucial to support Kenya’s growing industrial base,” he added.
