June 27, 2026 - Garissa County is set to benefit from a more reliable electricity supply following the completion of a major transformer upgrade at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) Garissa Substation.
Principal Secretary for the State Department of Energy, Alex Kamau, on Saturday inspected the final stages of the transformer uprating project ahead of its scheduled energization project.
The project involves replacing the existing 7.5 MVA transformer with a new 23 MVA unit to meet the region's growing electricity demand.
According to the PS, the Garissa Substation has experienced a steady increase in power demand over the years, making the upgrade necessary to provide additional capacity, improve supply reliability, and strengthen the electricity transmission network.
He said the project represents a significant milestone for the region and will pave the way for the energization of Dadaab through a 33 kV feeder, officially connecting the area to the national electricity grid.
The connection is expected to expand access to reliable electricity for households, businesses and public institutions while strengthening power infrastructure across the region.