China Eximbank agrees in principle to finance Sotik-Kilgoris 132kV transmission grid project

Funder	Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank)
Recipient Organization	Kenya
Country	Kenya
Start Date	Jan 01, 2022
End Date	Jun 19, 2033
Duration	4,187 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`58782`

Grant Description

China Eximbank agrees in principle to finance Sotik-Kilgoris 132kV transmission grid project China Eximbank reportedly agreed in principle to finance the Sotik-Kilgoris 132kV transmission grid project in 2022.

The $22 million project involves the construction of a 50 km 132kV d/c Line and two new 23 MVA 132/33kV substation at Kilgoris and Sotik. According to a UNDP report, the project is seeking financing while feasibility study and bid documents are completed.

📚 Sources & References

KENYA ELECTRICITY SECTOR INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS 2018 - 2022
National Action Agenda and Investment Prospectus
Ministry of Energy STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2022 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.