The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has declared that the 220/66kV Kimuka substation transmission line has been effectively powered up, representing a significant achievement in the local power distribution.
This development ensures that the residents of Kimuka and neighbouring areas can expect a more consistent and dependable electricity supply, enhancing overall stability in the region’s power grid.
Furthermore, the completion of this project will not only benefit the immediate area but also contribute to the overall improvement of the electricity transmission network in the country.
By shifting a considerable portion of the burden away from overloaded substations like the 220kV Suswa-North lines and the 220/66kV transformers at Nairobi North Substation, the potential for instability in the system is significantly diminished
This will ensure smoother power evacuation from green energy sources like geothermal, wind, and hydro imports, ultimately enhancing the reliability and security of the power supply chain from Suswa to Nairobi.
Eng. Dr. John Mativo, the Managing Director of KETRACO, emphasised the broader economic implications of this project.
“This project supports Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) by increasing access to affordable power and improvement of system efficiency and reliability for existing and proposed industrial and domestic loads in Magadi and Ngong, Karen and its environs hence improve social economic benefits of those areas,” he said.
The Kimuka Substation transmission line forms a component of the extensive Nairobi Ring and Associated Substations initiative. This project seeks to establish alternative pathways for supplying power to the Nairobi Metropolitan area and alleviate strain on current infrastructure.
Funding for the project is provided by the Agencefrançaise de développement (AFD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the Government of Kenya
