African Development Bank (AfDB)
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SUSTAINABILITY
AfDB Backs Kenya’s Geothermal Expansion with $16.5 Million Loan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $16.5 million loan to support the development of the 35 MW OrPower Twenty-Two (OTTL) Geothermal Power Plant. Approved in late 2025 and officially announced in January 2026, the project is a cornerstone of Kenya’s strategy to transition to a 100% clean energy grid. The OTTL plant is the third facility in the…
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ENERGY
KES 10 Billion Mariakani Substation Goes Live
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has officially energized the 400/220kV Mariakani Substation. The milestone, finalized this week, marks the completion of a major grid upgrade designed to provide the Coastal region with stable, clean, and significantly cheaper power. The KES 10 billion project, co-funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Kenya, serves as the final…
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