Kenya has engaged in enlisting the World Bank in its quest of reviving the Lamu-Suswa power project in an attempt to save a vital energy project. The $380M ambitious endeavor became a stalled high-voltage power line project after the deal with India’s Adani Group collapsed. The 400km-long transmission line will link Lamu-Suswa and will be fundamental for the ambitious energy plans. It will help in connecting this region to the national grid for supplying dependable power to millions of people. It is a line originally to be constructed by the Adani Group via a public-private partnership deal. The failure of this deal followed disagreements over the terms of financing and general delays. Following the near collapse, Kenya turned to the World Bank for funding of the project. This would make it a natural ally, considering it has constantly supported the energy sector of Kenya.
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The Significance of the Lamu-Suswa Power Project
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said after the collapse of the Adani deal that the Lamu-Suswa power project would still be on course. The involvement of the World Bank will ensure that work gets expedited. Moreover, it will make sure gets completed on time. The transmission line will boost Kenya’s electricity distribution capacity. This project will further help integrate wind and solar renewable sources into the grid.
The Lamu-Suswa power project is also line with Kenya’s Vision 2030. It outlines a blueprint that has infrastructural development at the heart of its economic development. Moreover, energy access is regarded as a driver of industrialization and job creation. Despite this setback, officials still remain optimistic. Expertise and financial backing from the World Bank could provide the scope required for the project to be delivered on time. Meanwhile, Kenya is still focused on securing a stable energy future.
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