Kenya Power and Lighting Company is to construct new substations and power lines in order to strengthen the electricity distribution network. Kenya has an installed electricity capacity of 3,321MW against a peak demand of 2,132MW. “Kenya Power has been at the forefront in championing the adoption of electric vehicles,” the company said in a press statement. Kenya Power’s Managing Director and CEO Joseph Siror said the investment is in line with the company’s strategy to strengthen the network. “As the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, Kenya Power will continue to prioritise generation from renewable energy sources such as solar, hydro, wind, biomass and geothermal as guided by the Least Cost Power Development Plan.”

Source: The North Africa Journal May 25, 2023 13:09 UTC