- Ketraco has successfully energised the 400kV double circuit Isinya Konza Transmission Line and the 400kV Konza Substation.
- The project will strengthen grid reliability and expand electricity access across Makueni, Machakos, and Kajiado counties.
- Konza Technopolis is set to benefit from improved access to clean energy sourced from wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric generation.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has successfully energised the 400kV double circuit Isinya Konza Transmission Line together with the 400kV Konza Substation, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of Kenya’s national electricity transmission network.
The utility announced that energisation of the associated 132/66kV switchyard is scheduled to begin today and continue throughout the weekend. As part of the project scope, two 400/132kV 350MVA transformers have already been energised, while two 132/66kV 75MVA transformers are scheduled for energisation tomorrow.
Upon full commissioning, the 400/132/66kV Konza Substation is expected to provide more stable and reliable electricity supply to households, businesses, and industries across Makueni, Machakos, and Kajiado counties.
The new infrastructure will increase power transfer capacity across the region, supporting growing electricity demand while improving the resilience and reliability of the national grid through high voltage transmission.
The project is also expected to play a key role in supporting the growth of Konza Technopolis by enabling access to clean energy generated from the Kipeto Wind Power Project, Olkaria geothermal plants, the Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Loiyangalani, and hydroelectric power imports from Ethiopia. These energy sources are interconnected through the Suswa and Isinya 400kV substations.
Ketraco said the energisation represents an important step in enhancing Kenya’s transmission capacity, supporting economic growth, and accelerating the country’s sustainable development objectives through improved access to reliable and clean electricity.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
