Kenya Power launches live line maintenance


Issue 403 - 07 Nov 2019 | 1 minute read

Kenya Power has launched a live line maintenance service at a cost of $20m, aimed at maintaining the network while reducing scheduled outages. The initiative is part of the wider Kenya Electricity Modernisation Programme funded by the World Bank with $257m. The project also involves installation of supervisory control and data acquisition equipment at substations for real-time network monitoring.Officials expect live maintenance of the power network to boost sales and avert businesses losses brought about by supply disruptions.

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