Households and businesses that have endured repeated blackouts tied to the Loiyangalani to Suswa line will soon get more reliable power after the 400kV link was rebuilt.
The Sh207 million project by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) replaced six collapsed towers near Longonot and reconnected two circuits, restoring the line to full operation.
Crews also installed new conductor stringing and Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) to stabilise transmission and improve grid efficiency.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the restored capacity will allow the evacuation of up to 300 megawatts (MW) from the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project, Africa's largest wind farm. "This improved reliability in power supply will boost investor confidence and assure consumers of consistent access to electricity, which is critical for economic growth," he said in a statement.
