29/10/2025
Aden Daud Unveils Comprehensive Plan to End Power Crisis in Wajir East
By Ahmed Salat, AARAN TV KE News Desk
Wajir, Kenya — After months of crippling power blackouts and rationing that have disrupted homes, schools, and businesses across Wajir East, area Member of Parliament Hon. Aden Daud Mohamed, EBS has unveiled a detailed roadmap aimed at restoring reliable and sustainable electricity supply to the constituency.
In a statement addressing residents’ frustrations, Hon. Daud acknowledged the hardship caused by the unstable power supply, describing it as unacceptable for a region striving for economic growth.
“I fully understand and share your frustration. We deserve reliable electricity in Wajir,” he said, pledging swift and long-term solutions.
The legislator revealed that he has been working closely with the Ministry of Energy and the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) to implement several key interventions to stabilize power generation in the area.
Key Power Interventions
✅ Restoration of 2MW Gensets
The MP confirmed that the long-awaited spare parts for the 2MW Chinese gensets have finally arrived in the country after months of delays due to warranty and shipment issues. The parts are now undergoing customs clearance, and the gensets are scheduled for delivery and recommissioning in Wajir this weekend — a move expected to immediately restore 2MW of capacity to the local grid.
✅ Repair of the 1MW Wartsila Genset
A tender has already been awarded under the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) waiver to begin major repairs on the 1MW Wartsila generator. The process, which includes shipment, installation, testing, and commissioning of key components, is projected to take four months. Once complete, the genset will provide critical backup power by February 2026.
✅ Rental Extension Evaluation
Following the recommissioning of the 2MW gensets this weekend, technical teams will assess the stability of the grid to determine whether one of the rental power units should remain operational through February 2026, ensuring uninterrupted power during the transition period.
✅ Encom Capacity Expansion
To boost immediate power generation, energy firm Encom is deploying an additional genset in Wajir East. The government, through Encom, is also procuring an extra 1MW genset to reinforce the local power supply network and reduce the risk of outages.
✅ Solar Mini-Grid and Hybridization Project
As part of long-term sustainability efforts, Hon. Duale announced the ongoing Solar Mini-Grid and Hybridization Project, designed to integrate renewable energy sources into the existing system. Construction tenders for the project have already been issued, targeting the generation of 8–12MW of clean power — far exceeding Wajir’s current peak demand of 4MW. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Vision for Energy Sufficiency
Hon. Duale assured residents that these combined efforts will deliver a permanent solution to Wajir’s power woes.
“By February 2026, we will achieve greater redundancy through the hybridization project, Encom’s gensets, repaired Chinese units, and the restored Wartsila machine. By the end of 2026, Wajir will attain full energy sufficiency with capacity to grow,” he emphasized.
The MP reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the projects are completed on schedule, adding that stable electricity is essential for Wajir’s social and economic transformation.
“Together, we will secure stable power for Wajir,” he concluded.
