Energy CS Wandayi Announces Signing Ksh95.68B KETRACO Deal With Adani
Kenya has officially signed a power deal with India’s Adani Energy Group, worth Ksh95 billion, to construct 422 kilometres of vital transmission lines despite opposition.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on Friday, October 11, announced the agreement, which according to him, marks a huge shift in the power transmission across the country.
The contract, finalised on October 9, 2024, comes after four months of intense negotiations, during which the Adani Group faced scrutiny regarding its operational practices. Wandayi expressed his satisfaction, stating, “This agreement marks the beginning of a transformative initiative to develop, finance, construct, operate, and maintain key transmission lines and substations across Kenya.”
Despite concerns surrounding the Adani Group, which has been embroiled in various controversies, Wandayi has defended the partnership, highlighting the critical need for enhanced electricity infrastructure to support Kenya’s burgeoning economy. He reiterated, “Kenyans are well aware of the significant challenge that our country faces with persistent power blackouts.”
