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Kenya Secures $311M Power Project to Boost Infrastructure

12/17/2025

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On December 15, 2025, Kenya signed a $311 million agreement with Africa50 and PowerGrid Corporation of India to construct two high-voltage lines.
The project aims to enhance infrastructure through public-private partnerships amid high public debt.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) will manage the project under a 30-year concession to improve power reliability and integrate renewable energy.
An Adani Group deal was canceled last year due to legal issues.

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On December 15, 2025, Kenya signed a $311 million agreement with Africa50 and PowerGrid Corporation of India to construct two high-voltage lines.
The project aims to enhance infrastructure through public-private partnerships amid high public debt.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) will manage the project under a 30-year concession to improve power reliability and integrate renewable energy.
An Adani Group deal was canceled last year due to legal issues.