Kenya Partners with Adani Energy for Major Electricity Infrastructure Upgrade
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has entered into an agreement with Adani Energy Solutions Limited to improve the country’s electricity infrastructure. This was announced by Opiyo Wandayi, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum. The agreement aims to develop, finance, construct, operate, and maintain key transmission lines and substations across Kenya.
Wandayi highlighted that these projects will significantly enhance Kenya’s national electricity infrastructure, ensuring reliable and widespread access to power. This initiative supports Kenya’s growing economy and development goals. The agreement was finalized after a four-month negotiation process.
The project will be funded through debt and equity, to be repaid over 30 years. The estimated project cost is KShs 95.68 Billion (USD 736 million), which will be determined through a competitive bidding process managed by KETRACO and the project company. This process will prioritize local content and business opportunities for Kenyans.
Importantly, the Kenyan government will not incur any financial expenditure for this project. Adani Energy Solutions will manage the transmission line for 30 years, ensuring sustainability and efficiency, before transferring the project and its assets to KETRACO. Five transmission lines and substations are being developed, promising world-class energy infrastructure for Kenya.
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Kenya -: Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is known for its wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
Adani Energy -: Adani Energy Solutions Limited is a company from India that works on energy projects like electricity and renewable energy.
KETRACO -: KETRACO stands for Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited. It is a company in Kenya that manages the electricity transmission network.
Opiyo Wandayi -: Opiyo Wandayi is a person who works in the Kenyan government as the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum. He helps make decisions about energy in Kenya.
Transmission lines -: Transmission lines are big wires that carry electricity over long distances from power plants to homes and businesses.
Substations -: Substations are places where electricity is controlled and distributed to different areas. They help make sure electricity gets to where it is needed.
KShs -: KShs stands for Kenyan Shillings, which is the money used in Kenya. It’s like how we use Rupees in India.
Debt and equity -: Debt and equity are ways to get money for big projects. Debt means borrowing money that needs to be paid back, and equity means using money from investors who get a share of the project.
