Tanzania-Kenya joint power project kicks into high gear
Electricians connect high voltage power lines at Voi in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The Kenya-Tanzania Power Interconnection Project is geared towards enabling the two neighbouring countries to share electricity easily. FILE PHOTO | NMG
The Kenya-Tanzania Power Interconnection Project has been divided into several lots, with contractors on the Tanzanian side committing to set up a 510km 400kv transmission line and accompanying substations in order to meet the 2020 completion deadline.
The project is being implemented by the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) through a $258.82 million loan from the African Development Bank and the Japanese International Co-operation Agency.
