Kenya Power on Tuesday, February 20, announced plans to ensure 4 million Kenyans have access to electricity by 2030 after exceeding its connections target.
The company has revealed that in the second half of 2023, it exceeded its connections target by 13.87 per cent, connecting 256,206 customers against the targeted 225,000 customers.
In a statement, the power company noted that its objective to connect the 4 million homes to electricity will be implemented through the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI).
The Rapid Results Initiative in electricity connection refers to the simplification of processes, cutting red tape, and speeding up the approval of connections with a view to enhancing energy access and stimulating economic development efficiently.
Joseph Siror, the company's Managing Director explained that Kenya Power had initiated a metering plan to accelerate connections.
"We have exceeded our target for the half-year period and we are on course towards attainment of our annual target, which will positively impact the journey towards universal access to electricity by 2030," Siror remarked.
Additionally, the company targets to connect 400,000 customers to the national grid by the end of the current financial year.
Further, Kenya Power through the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) targets to connect 280,000 customers across 32 counties within 18 months.
The company is in preparation to roll out phase four of the LMCP to achieve the annual connectivity targets.
"So far 1,431,423 customers have been connected to the grid through the LMCP which is funded by the government, the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), European Union (EU), European Investment Bank (EIB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD)," read part of the statement.
Siror while presenting Kenya Power Operational Performance Report for Q2 FY 2023/2024 explained that geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar accounted for the largest share of sources of power.
He added that the company was committed to sourcing affordable and reliable power to ensure growth across the country. Siror emphasised the company was determined to address the power distribution constraints proactively.
"The time for making knee-jerk reactions when making decisions is over," he stated.
