NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 7 – Kenya Power is investing about Sh765 million to build two substations in Kwale and Kilifi counties as it seeks to improve electricity supply in areas where demand is rising.
The utility firm is nearing completion of the Sh455 million Bomani 132/33kV substation in Kilifi, which will serve customers in Kikambala, Vipingo, Kanamai and Mtwapa.
The new facility is expected to ease pressure on the Kilifi and Bamburi 132/33kV substations, which currently supply the areas.
The four areas have recorded increased industrial and commercial activity as businesses expand from Mombasa, raising demand for electricity.
In Kwale, Kenya Power is set to complete a Sh310 million 33/11kV substation with four feeders serving the county headquarters and surrounding areas, as well as Kinango, Tiwi and Kombani.
The substation will reduce pressure on the Diani substation, which currently serves the areas, while providing an alternative supply point for customers.
Kenya Power Managing Director and CEO Joseph Siror said the company was investing in new infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand.
“Network reliability and customer service excellence are one of our key focus areas as we undertake our role to provide electricity for economic growth,” Siror said.
He said similar network reinforcement projects were being undertaken in other parts of the country to improve electricity supply.
The projects come as Kenya Power continues to connect new customers to the national grid.
During the financial year ended June 2026, the company connected 411,710 new customers, taking its total customer base to 10.4 million.
The increase in connections contributed to a 161.7 gigawatt-hour increase in electricity sales during the year, according to the company.
