Nairobi, Wednesday, 27th October 2021: Investors at the Konza Technopolis have been reassured of reliable power supply for their operations following the ongoing implementation of a 400 Kilovolt (kV) Kenya Electricity Transmission Company’s (KETRACO) substation in the upcoming smart city.
“Today, we have got an assurance which is very good to us and to our investors. To hear that the timelines of the ongoing 400 KV substation will be done by the end of next year and that a transition line to link the technopolis and Isinya is great,” said Eng. Tanui.
The completion of the sub-station will provide investors with reliable access to electricity as it is set to tap into a diversified energy mix of green energy that includes hydro, geothermal, wind and solar power that will be distributed through the Isinya sub-station.
Eng. Tanui assured investors that the Authority remains committed to working together with KETRACO and other stakeholders to realize the city’s dream and they are looking forward to further strengthening the partnerships in exploring ways of having an attractive power tariffs for investors.
On his part, KETRACO Chairman Hon. Mutambu lauded the progress of Konza Technopolis and assured investors that KETRACO is committed to work with KoTDA to meet Konza Technopolis’ energy demands.
“On our part as KETRACO, we are here to offer support to Konza through our development of the Konza-Isinya 400 KV project and this substation which will be key in the development of this city. We don’t expect any blackout considering that Isinya is the hub of all sources of power such as hydro, solar and geothermal,” he said.
“In terms of completion time, we expect this sub-station to be completed by next year December. With the conversation we have had today with the contractor, we hope to complete this sub-station project in due timelines”. KETRACO Chairman added.
While appreciating the support offered by the Ministry of Energy, Hon. Mutambu assured all investors that the Technopolis will not have any challenges in terms of power reliability, adding that they should comfortably take up space at Konza Technopolis.