Kenya Power Invites Kenyans to Apply for Consulting Services on Last-Mile Electricity Project
- Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) explained the application process for consulting services under the Last-Mile Electricity Connectivity Project
- The electricity distributor indicated the role that will be played by successful consultants in the implementation of the programme
- KPLC revealed the number of customers it plans to connect to power in the latest phase of the project, funded by the African Development Bank
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has invited Kenyans to apply for consulting services under the Last-Mile Electricity Connectivity Project (LMCP).
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The programme aims at expanding electricity access to underserved and remote areas across the country.
KPLC seeks to engage a local expert to support the project's supervision and management after receiving a loan from the African Development Bank.
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"The Republic of Kenya has received a loan from the African Development Bank to finance the implementation cost of Phase III of the Last Mile Connectivity Project. Part of these funds will be utilised to pay for consultancy services in the implementation of this project. In this regard, the company invites eligible consultants to express their interest in providing the above services. Consultants may constitute joint ventures," KPLC stated in a notice.
KPLC asked interested consultants to submit their interest to the general manager, supply chain and logistics.
It clarified that the eligibility requirements, selection process and shortlisting will adhere to the African Development Bank's "Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations."
What is the last-mile electricity project?
The project scope comprises implementing system reinforcement projects across 45 counties and connecting families within a 600-meter transformer distance within 24 months.
Kenya Power has connected 746,867 customers to the national grid since the Last Mile Connectivity Project began in 2015.
The fourth and fifth stages of the LMCP, which aim to add 280,000 and 11,000 new users to the grid, respectively, are presently being implemented by the company.
The most recent phase of the LMCP will include grid extensions and system reinforcements in addition to targeting 150,000 customers.
Thirteen substations will be built and renovated as part of this project (three new 33/11kV substations will be built, three existing 33/11kV substations will be upgraded, and seven new 33kV switching stations will be built).
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What is Kenya's electricity connection rate?
By the end of 2025, Kenya intends to raise its power connectivity rate from 77% to 83%.
The government United that greater access to power will promote job development and economic expansion across the country.
With energy emphasis on 14 underconnected counties, the state would invest KSh 54 billion to link 480,000 and 600,000 houses to the national grid, according to Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira.
Wachira revealed that the funding is made up of KSh 42 billion for the Last Mile Connectivity Programme and KSh 12 billion for the Acceleration Programme.
The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy stressed that electricity connections are provided at no cost, cautioning that no one should request payment, as the government will fully fund the expenses.
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