Kenya Power will switch off electricity supply on the 132kV double circuit Lessos-Lanet transmission line to allow stringing works on the new 220kV transmission line that is meant to improve power supply to Western Kenya. Currently, Western Kenya is mainly served through the 132kV double circuit Lessos-Lanet transmission line. The new 220kV Olkaria-Lessos-Kibos transmission line that is under construction is expected to stabilize power supply to the Western Kenya region and address existing supply challenges. It is part of the transmission projects that the government is currently undertaking to strengthen the electricity supply infrastructure across the country. Two weeks ago, Energy CS Charles Keter and Kenya Power MD Bernard Ngugi were summoned to appear before senators over perennial power outages countrywide.

Source: The Star March 26, 2021 10:51 UTC