Kenya has announced significant progress in expanding its national transmission network as part of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Master Plan 2030, a key initiative aimed at strengthening grid reliability and supporting the country’s growing demand for clean energy.
The expansion project, led by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), includes the construction of new high-voltage transmission lines and substations to connect renewable energy sources from remote regions to major consumption centers. The initiative is expected to boost power accessibility, reduce outages, and enable efficient integration of solar, wind, and geothermal energy into the national grid.
According to officials, the program targets over 3,000 kilometers of new transmission lines and multiple grid interconnections with neighboring countries under the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) framework. These cross-border links will enhance regional energy trade and promote a stable electricity market across East Africa.
The government emphasized that the transmission upgrade is vital to achieving Kenya’s goal of universal electricity access and transitioning to a fully green energy system by 2030. In addition, the project will support industrial growth, improve rural electrification, and facilitate new investments in the renewable energy sector.
With Kenya already generating more than 80 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, the 2030 Grid Master Plan is expected to serve as a blueprint for sustainable power development, positioning the nation as a regional leader in clean and resilient energy infrastructure.
