Power consumers in Southern Nyanza have experienced uninterrupted electricity supply for the first time during maintenance work on the Muhoroni–Chemosit transmission line, marking a significant improvement in the reliability of Kenya’s national grid.
According to Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), the development reflects the impact of recent transmission infrastructure investments aimed at strengthening the region’s electricity backbone. Previously, maintenance activities on the Muhoroni–Chemosit corridor often resulted in widespread outages and intermittent load shedding across Southern Nyanza.
Acting Managing Director Kipkemoi Kibias said the situation has improved due to strategic grid reinforcement initiatives that have created alternative power transmission routes. He noted that maintenance work is now proceeding without blackouts, signalling improved grid reliability in the region.
The improvement follows the recent energisation of the 132 kV Sondu–Homa Bay transmission line, which has introduced a more efficient pathway for electricity transmission from power generation sources at Sondu and Sang’oro to Homa Bay. The new line has reduced pressure on the Muhoroni–Chemosit transmission loop while improving overall power supply stability.
According to KETRACO, the additional transmission infrastructure has created a critical secondary supply route to Southern Nyanza, allowing technical teams to carry out maintenance activities without disrupting electricity supply to homes, hospitals, schools, government offices, and businesses.
The grid reinforcement initiative has also improved power supply to Kericho through the Sotik–Chemosit–Kisii corridor and further along the Awendo–Isibania transmission line. These developments are expected to strengthen the electricity transmission backbone across Western and Nyanza regions while supporting economic activities and regional development.
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