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Kenya Green and Resilient Expansion of Energy Program

Abstract*

Given the need for a long-term, sustained engagement to achieve a financially and operationally sustainable power sector and achieve the vision of universal access to electricity, a 4-phase MPA is proposed with the objectives of increasing access to electricity in Kenya in a financially and environmentally sustainable manner. It is proposed that the first phase would be a PforR focusing on helping KPLC strengthen its financial and operational foundation...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

To improve financial viability of KPLC and increase access to electricity.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P176698

  • Active

  • Jukka-Pekka Strand , Aalok Pandey, Grace Nyaguthii

  • Republic of Kenya

  • Kenya

  • October 4, 2022

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 15, 2023

  • March 13, 2024

  • US$ 300.00 million

  • Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC)

  • Eastern and Southern Africa

  • 2023

  • US$ 400.00 million

  • N/A

  • Substantial

  • June 30, 2028

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • June 6, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 200.00
IDA Shorter Maturity Loan (SML) 200.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 400.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 400.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 300.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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No data available.
Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jun 10, 2024 IDA-73440 Loan Disb 33,873,972.00
Jun 10, 2024 IDA-73430 Loan Disb 46,436,192.00
Jun 15, 2023 IDA-73440 Loan Commitment 200,000,000.00
Jun 15, 2023 IDA-73430 Loan Commitment 200,000,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-12-05
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-05
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-12-05

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • People provided with new or improved electricity serviceValue0.001324732.005280000.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • People provided with new or improved electricity serviceValue0.001324732.005280000.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • People provided with new or improved electricity service - FemaleValue0.00662366.00660000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • People provided with new or improved electricity service - FemaleValue0.00662366.00660000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • KPLC funding shortfall reducedValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • KPLC funding shortfall reducedValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Representation of private shareholding in KPLC BoardValue0.004.003.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Representation of private shareholding in KPLC BoardValue0.004.003.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Last mile receivable adjustment from Government of KenyaValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Last mile receivable adjustment from Government of KenyaValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Total System LossesValue23.0023.5118.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Total System LossesValue23.0023.5118.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Implementation of Corporate Turnaround StrategyValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Implementation of Corporate Turnaround StrategyValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Accounts payable to KenGen by KPLCValue>155 Days of Cost Equivalent60 Days of Cost Equivalent100 Days of Cost Equivalent
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Accounts payable to KenGen by KPLCValue>155 Days of Cost Equivalent60 Days of Cost Equivalent100 Days of Cost Equivalent
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Transformer failure rateValue4.003.402.50
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Transformer failure rateValue4.003.402.50
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Female participation rate in KPLC workforceValue23.0023.0028.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Female participation rate in KPLC workforceValue23.0023.0028.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Accounts payable to IPPs by KPLCValue>115 Days of Cost Equivalent79 Days of Cost Equivalent80 Days of Cost Equivalent
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Accounts payable to IPPs by KPLCValue>115 Days of Cost Equivalent79 Days of Cost Equivalent80 Days of Cost Equivalent
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • SAIDIValue6.506.205.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • SAIDIValue6.506.205.00
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • A climate resilient and least cost power distribution master plan adoptedValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • A climate resilient and least cost power distribution master plan adoptedValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • An improved last mile electrification program adopted and implementedValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • An improved last mile electrification program adopted and implementedValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 15, 2023May 17, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment