The Kenya Power has set aside Sh1.63 billion to finance various projects aimed at strengthening the distribution network in North Rift region.
According to the company's managing director Dr. Ken Tarus, the move will enable them to provide adequate and reliable power supply.
"The ongoing projects targeted to be completed by the end of 2018 include construction of new substations and associated distribution lines and upgrading of existing infrastructure," said Dr. Tarus in Eldoret town during an engagement forum with large power customers, Thursday.
He further said that the investment is in line with the company’s strategy to support economic growth by ensuring that quality electricity supply is accessible to all by 2020.
North Rift region is served by two main lines; Turkwel-Lessos and Olkaria-Lessos which have proven not sufficient with growing demand from both domestic and commercial customers.
“To address the situation, we have constructed a number of substations and additional distribution lines to serve the region. Six of these substations have been completed and the remaining are scheduled for completion this year,” noted the Kenya Power MD.
North Rift region consumes averagely 30GWh every month.
The region is expected to consume more electricity especially with the setting up of the proposed Industrial park at Plateau in Uasin Gishu County and Kenya Power is planning to construct a 66kV substation to serve the area.