KPLC to refurbish Kisii County power supply system
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The firm’s General Manager for regional coordination Peter Mwichigi, said the exercise called Boresha Umeme, involves conducting master repair works at existing substations and upgrading power lines.
Kenya Power will spend Sh70 million in the next one week to improve power supply in Kisii County.
According to a statement from the company, the refurbished power network will offer better quality and reliable power to the area and support social and economic activities.
The firm’s General Manager for regional coordination Peter Mwichigi, said the exercise called Boresha Umeme, involves conducting master repair works at existing substations and upgrading power lines.
“The campaign in Kisii begun last year in September and that the first phase entailed upgrade of high voltage network which has resulted in a drastic improvement in the quality of power supply in the region,” said Mr Mwichigi in Kisii.
Devolution is driving demand for electricity as new projects put pressure on KPLC's old distribution networks. The government has sunk billions in power generation projects to cut the cost of power.
