KETRACO has successfully upgraded the 132kV Garissa Substation. The company increased the transformer capacity from 7.5 MVA to 23 MVA. This upgrade triples the power supply capacity in the area.
The project was marked by a visit from PS Energy Alex Wachira. It aims to provide more reliable and stable electricity to the people of Garissa and surrounding regions.
The substation was first commissioned in 2016. It ended the region's long dependence on expensive diesel power by connecting it to the national grid through the Mwingi Garissa transmission line.
With this latest upgrade KETRACO is not only securing Garissa's power supply but also enabling the energization of Dadaab through a 33kV feeder.
The investment is expected to strengthen livelihoods support economic growth and expand access to reliable electricity across North Eastern Kenya.
Garissa and the larger North Eastern region have experienced rapid growth in population and economic activities. The increased power capacity will help meet the rising demand for electricity in homes businesses and public facilities.
Reliable power supply is critical for development. It supports small businesses improves healthcare services enhances education and attracts new investments to the region.
KETRACO continues to play a key role in expanding and strengthening Kenya's electricity transmission network. This upgrade is part of broader efforts to improve power reliability across the country.
The successful completion of the Garissa Substation upgrade demonstrates KETRACO's commitment to delivering quality infrastructure projects. It will bring immediate benefits to residents and businesses in the area.
This development comes at an important time as the government works to increase electricity access and reliability in all parts of Kenya.
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