Tender issued for Electricity distribution Networks in Kenya
Kenya Power and Lighting Company has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from private companies to operate electricity distribution networks in nine informal settlement areas or slums in Nairobi.
The project has been divided into nine lots:
- Mukuru: Mukuru kwa Reuben, Mukuru kwa Njenga, Sinai, Lunga Lunga, Shimo la Tewa, Masai, Fuata Nyayo, Moto Moto, Wape Wape, Vietnam, Riara, Crescent, Sisal, Zone 48, Kingstone, Jamaica;
- Kibera: Gatwekera, Soweto, Lindi, Laini Saba, Makina, Silanga, Raila, Kianda, Kisumu Ndogo, Kambi Muru, Mashimoni;
- Mathare: Ngomongo, Mathare 4B, Korogocho, Gitathuru, Kosovo, Gitari Marigu;
- Kibagare: Kibagare;
- Deep Sea;
- Mji wa huruma;
- Githogoro;
- Kiambiu: City Carton, Kiambiu; and
- Kamukunji: Kamukunji Jua Kali, Muthurwa Market, Biafra.
The private electricity distributors can choose their preferred mode of compensation: bulk purchase of power from Kenya Power and resale or earning commission on energy sales. The operators will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of medium and low-voltage networks, installation of meters or sub-meters, revenue collection, enforcement of power safety standards and security of installations, and customer service and stakeholder engagements.
Interested firms are required to submit EOIs by October 18, 2023. More information about this tender can be found on our Business Opportunity page here.
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