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On Sept. 18, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with The Government of the Republic of Kenya in Nairobi, to provide grant aid of up to 1.88 billion yen for the Project for the Improvement of Power Distribution System in and around Nakuru City and around Mombasa City.

The electrification rate of the Republic of Kenya is about 75.0%, which is below the world average of about 88.7%. Also, the difference in the electrification rate between Nairobi and other cities causes economic disparity. The objective of the Project is to improve distribution and stability of electric power supply in targeted areas by introducing low-loss type distribution transformers, and to stimulate socio-economic growth and improve living standards. This project will also contribute to the achievement of SDGs Goal 7.


Details for the project are provided below.

[Basic project information]

Country	Republic of Kenya
Project title	Project for the Improvement of Power Distribution System in and around Nakuru City and around Mombasa City
Planned implementation period	40 months, including detailed design work and the bidding period
Executing agency	Kenya Power and Lighting Company
Target region, facilities	In and around Nakuru City and around Mombasa City
Specific project details (provisional)	① Facility improvements/equipment procurement Low-Loss Type Distribution Transformers, Conductor. Concrete and wooden Poles ② Consulting services Detailed design work, bidding assistance, construction/procurement supervision, (as guidance in managing the facilities)