Tanzania and Kenya to fast-track implementation of electricity interconnection projects




📌 Eng. Mramba holds talks with Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Energy and Petroleum

Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to fast-track the implementation of various electricity interconnection projects linking the national grids of the two countries, as well as improve power transmission systems in order to strengthen energy security, enhance reliability of electricity supply and promote regional power trade within East Africa.

The agreement was reached following talks held in Nairobi, Kenya, between the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy responsible for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, and Kenya’s Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Mr. Alex Wachira.

The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the electricity and renewable energy sub-sector, particularly in power trade, implementation of power grid interconnection projects, and improvement of electricity transmission and distribution systems between Tanzania and Kenya.

The two leaders also discussed various measures aimed at enhancing regional electricity trade through the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), a regional power market initiative designed to strengthen interconnected electricity grids across Eastern Africa.

In addition, the Permanent Secretaries emphasized the importance of expanding electricity transmission routes connecting the two countries through Namanga, Lungalunga, Loitoktok and Isibania/Sirari.

Furthermore, the meeting discussed a proposal to establish a Ring Circuit system involving the Ibadakuli–Masaka, Ibadakuli–Kilgoris and Kilgoris–Masaka transmission lines with the aim of improving grid stability and enhancing electricity trade between Tanzania and Kenya.

In another development, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Mr. Alex Wachira, stated that Kenya is also investing in natural gas infrastructure to improve access to the energy resource within the country and strengthen regional cooperation in the energy sector.

Kenya also shared its experience in regional electricity trade, noting that it continues to import electricity from Ethiopia through regional power trade agreements. The amount of electricity imported fluctuates depending on demand, reaching approximately 100 megawatts during normal periods.

The arrangement has been described as helping to improve the stability of Kenya’s electricity system.

The meeting was attended by leaders and experts from the Ministries of Energy of Tanzania and Kenya, as well as institutions in the electricity sector including TANESCO, KETRACO and KPLC.

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