President Ruto Commissions 132kV Kitui Sub-Station to Boost Power Supply

Sign InNationalPresident Ruto Commissions 132kV Kitui Sub-Station to Boost Power Supply By Boniface Mulyungi · October 26, 2026 · 1 min readSponsored AdPresident William Ruto has commissioned the 132kV Kitui Sub-Station in Matinyani, Kitui County, in a move aimed at improving electricity supply and supporting economic activities in the region.

The project, which includes a 66-kilometre power line, completes a critical electricity link between Garissa and Sultan Hamud, strengthening the transmission network and improving power reliability for more than 40,000 people.

According to the President, the investment will also facilitate the integration of clean energy into the electricity network and support the expansion of agribusiness in the area.

Reliable electricity is expected to benefit households, businesses and farmers by improving access to power for daily operations, irrigation and agro-processing activities.

The project forms part of ongoing efforts to expand Kenya’s electricity transmission infrastructure, improve access to reliable power and support economic development in underserved areas.

BMBoniface MulyungiReporter, Uzalendo News.