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Kenya’s Power Distribution & Access Project (KOSAP (World Bank/GoK-funded) expands last-mile electricity connections, mini-grids and solar home systems in 14 underserved counties, targeting 277,000 new households and businesses to raise national access from ~7...
Published
Dec 5, 2025
Published By
Andrew Teyie
Progress
0% Complete
Expected Completion
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Story Overview

Public-facing summary of this government priority project.

Kenya’s Power Distribution & Access Project (KOSAP (World Bank/GoK-funded) expands last-mile electricity connections, mini-grids and solar home systems in 14 underserved counties, targeting 277,000 new households and businesses to raise national access from ~75% to 95%+ by 2030

Why It Matters

How this intervention contributes to public value.

The project seeks to upgrade and expand power network and connectivity across the nation, and to improve System reliability and power quality

Implementation Progress

Current implementation status and expected completion.
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Key Benefits

Expected or realized public benefits.
Universal electricity access

Adds ~1 million new connections in remote/off-grid areas, lifting national access rate toward 100% by 2030.

Economic transformation

Enables 24/7 businesses, agro-processing, schools, health centres and startups, adding billions to rural GDP.

Clean energy & climate goals

Deploys solar mini-grids and home systems, avoiding diesel while cutting CO₂ emissions and deforestation from kerosene/charcoal.