China EXIM Bank loans 16 million USD to Kenya for Uplands (Limuru) Power substation project

Funder	Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank)
Recipient Organization	Government of Kenya
Country	Kenya
Start Date	Jan 01, 2020
End Date	Mar 18, 2031
Duration	4,094 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`58775`

Grant Description

The Exim Bank of China is reportedly to fund an Uplands (Limuru) substation project in 2020 expected to cost 16 million USD (0.8 bn Ksh).

The project involves building two 132/66 KV 23MVA substations aiming to increase access and connectivity through reinforcement of the transmission and distribution grid. The projected commissioning date for this project is December 2023.

📚 Sources & References

KENYA ELECTRICITY SECTOR INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS 2018 - 2022
Nairobi Metropolitan Area Infrastructure Report 2018
Updated Least Cost Power Development Plan Study Period: 2020 - 2040 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.