A key power line linking Kenya to Zambia through Tanzania is set for completion in November 2025, raising hope for cross-border electricity imports and exports among nations covered by the high-voltage grid. The project seeks to connect the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) with the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP). Contracts for the transmission line were signed in July last year. “This project aims at extending the 400kV transmission backbone in the south-western parts of Tanzania to allow regional power trade between Southern Africa Power Pool and Eastern Africa Power Pool,” said Tanesco. Kenya is also racing against time to complete the $309.26 million (Sh41.75 billion) electricity transmission line that will allow it to trade electricity with Tanzania.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 01, 2024 16:18 UTC