Kenya, Tanzania electricity line to be launched this year

President William Ruto with Energy Secretary David Chirchir with an exhibitor during Africa Energy Forum held at KICC on June 20, 2023. PHOTO | KENNEDY AMUNGO | NMG 

Kenya has completed the construction of its portion of a Sh43 billion ($309.26 million) electricity transmission line that will allow power imports and exports with neighbouring Tanzania before end of year.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir Tuesday said Kenya was installing meters along the transmission line of 507.5-kilometres ahead of the commissioning by December.

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