Transmission and Distribution
KPLC is responsible for ensuring that thereis adequate line capacity to maintain supplyand quality of electricity across the country.The interconnected network of transmissionand distribution lines covers about 41,486kilometres.
National Grid
The national grid is operated by a networklinked by a 220 kV and 132 kV transmissionline. There is a limited length of 66 kVtransmission lines. The national grid impactson the future growth of the energy sectorbecause any new generation capacity musttake into consideration the existing networkand its capacity to handle new loads.
Expansion
KPLC reinforces the power transmission and distribution network by constructing additional lines and substations.
Efficiency
Efficiency of the transmission and distribution network continues to be enhanced in both technical and nontechnical aspects. Technical improvements include re-conductoring of lines, installation of capacitors, and construction of additional feeders and substations. Non-technical improvements include introduction of electronic meters, improvement of meter reading accuracy, fraud control and resolution of billing anomalies.
Supply and Demand of Electricity KPLC has more than 1,500,000 customers who consumed over 5,432 gigawatt hours of electricity in 2008/9. During the year, the maximum daily electricity peak demand recorded was 1,072 MW.
Our Vision
To provide world class power that delights our customers.
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Powering people for better lives.
Our Core Values
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Our core values signify:
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Customer First
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One Team
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Passion
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Integrity
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Excellence
Our Quality Policy
KPLC is committed to providing high quality customer service by efficiently transmitting and distributing high quality electricity that is safe, adequate and reliable at cost effective tariffs.
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The Board, Management and staff of KPLC are committed to effective implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System that complies with ISO 9001:2008 in order to consistently meet its customers and other stakeholder’s requirements and expectations.
History and Milestones
1875: Seyyied Bargash, the Sultan of Zanzibar, acquires a generator to light his palace and nearby streets.
1908: Harrali Esmailjee Jeevanjee, a wealthy merchant in Mombasa, acquires the generator and transfers it to the Mombasa Electric Power and Lighting Company.
1908: Around the same time, an engineer, Mr Clement Hertzel, is granted the exclusive right to supply electricity to the then district and town of Nairobi. This leads to the formation of the Nairobi Power and Lighting Syndicate.
1922: The two utilities in Nairobi and Mombasa are merged under a new company incorporated as the East African Power and Lighting Company (EAP&L).
1932: EAP&L acquires a controlling interest in the Tanganyika Electricity Supply Company Limited (TANESCO).
1936: EAP&L obtains generating and distribution licenses for Uganda, thereby entrenching its presence in the East African region.
1948: The Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) is established by the Ugandan Government to take over distribution of electricity in the country.
1954: The Kenya Power Company (KPC) is created - to be managed by EAP&L - for the purpose of transmitting power from Uganda through the Tororo-Juja line.
1964: EAP&L sells its majority stockholding in TANESCO to the Government of Tanzania.
1983: With its operations confined only to Kenya, EAP&L is renamed The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited (KPLC).
1997: The functions of generation are split from transmission and distribution. The Kenya Power Company, which has been under the management of KPLC since 1954, becomes a separate entity responsible for public-funded power generation projects.
1998: The Kenya Power Company is re-launched as the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen).
2004: The Energy Sector Recovery Project (ESRP) is started to rehabilitate and reinforce the transmission and distribution network in order to improve the quality and reliability of supply, reduce system losses and increase access to electricity.
2007: Rural Electrification Authority (REA) is established to speed up the implementation pace of the rural electrification programme.
2008: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) is incorporated by the government to accelerate transmission infrastructure development.
2008: The government incorporates the Geothermal Development Company tasked with developing steam fields to reduce upstream power development risks so as to promote rapid development of geothermal electric power.