Kenya Power is investing approximately Sh765 million in the construction of two new substations to strengthen the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Kwale and Kilifi counties.
The Company is nearing completion of the Bomani 132/33kV substation in Kilifi County that is being put up at a cost of Sh455 million. The substation will cater for growing demand for electricity from existing and upcoming customers within Kikambala, Vipingo, Kanamai and Mtwapa areas.
These areas have recently witnessed growing industrial and commercial activity as large and, Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs) expand their bases from Mombasa. Currently, customers in these areas are served by the Kilifi and Bamburi 132/33kV substations whose capacity is thinning as demand grows.
Similarly, the Company is set to complete the construction of a 33/11kV substation at Kwale at a cost of Sh310 million. The substation comprises four feeders (power lines) to serve Kwale County headquarters and adjacent customers, Kinango, Tiwi and Kombani areas.
The upcoming Kwale substation will relieve Diani substation that is currently serving these areas and provide alternative supply points to customers thereby improving the reliability of electricity supply.
“Network reliability and customer service excellence are one of our key focus areas as we undertake our role to provide electricity for economic growth. We are committed to ensure that these projects are completed within the set timelines and budget, to provide value to our customers,” said Kenya Power’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror.
He added, “Beyond Coast region, the Company is also undertaking similar projects in other areas across the country, including network reinforcement projects to improve the resilience of the grid and to provide quality service to all electricity users. As we do this, we are also incorporating technology to ensure we have a smart grid and improved customer experience.”
During the financial year ended June 2026, Kenya Power connected 411,710 new customers to the grid bringing the total customer base to 10.4 million customers. The onboarding of new customers partly accounted for the 161.7 GWh increase in electricity sales during the year.
By Joseph Ng’ang’a
