The quality of power supply in the South Coast has improved significantly after the upgrading of Likoni, Diani, Mwabungo and Msambweni sub-stations at cost of Shs.219 million through the Energy Sector Recovery Project (ESRP).
This was revealed by KPLC’s Chief Manager Supplies, Stores and Transport, Eng. John Ombui, during a free medical camp sponsored by KPLC at Jomo Kenyatta Primary School in Msambweni, Coast Province.
The new projects have created room for expansion and improved reliability of power supply and will be a big boost to tourism industry in South Coast. In addition, the upgrade will spur customer growth in the region and reduce incidences of power outages caused by overstretched distribution system.
Eng. Ombui added that KPLC had also recently completed the construction of a 132 kV line from Rabai to Diani at a cost of Shs.1 billion, connecting the South Coast directly to the national grid to further stabilise power supply in the region.
A steady supply of electricity will help develop the economy, creating jobs in manufacturing, tourism and other sectors that will boost incomes in the region.
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