KENYA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY LIMITED MOMBASA NAIROBI 400KV & 220KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT. Contract: Ketraco/1/6/09 QUARTERLY REPORT

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1 KENYA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY LIMITED MOMBASA NAIROBI 400KV & 220KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT Contract: Ketraco/1/6/09 QUARTERLY REPORT (OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2013) 1

2 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. PROJECT OBJECTIVE Evacuation of power to Nairobi from the generation plants in Mombasa PROJECT SCOPE 1. Lot 1: Construction of 24km of 220kV overhead transmission line from Rabai Substation to future Mariakani Substation and about 167km of 400kV overhead transmission line from future Mariakani Substation to Tsavo River. 2. Lot 2: Construction of 12km of 220kV overhead transmission line from Embakasi Substation to future Athi-River Substation and about 279km of 400kV overhead transmission line from future Athi-River Substation to Tsavo River. 3. Lot 3: Extension and modification to the 220kV substations at Embakasi and Rabai to accommodate two new overhead transmission line circuits from Embakasi to Rabai, including 8km of 220kV cable from Embakasi Substation. 4. Consultant: Project Management and supervision work on sites for Lots 1, 2 and Total project funding: Euros 210 million as follows; Financier Euro(Millions) AfDB Group 58 AFD 60 EIB 60 GoK 32 Total 210 2

3 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2.1. Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 Overall project progress as at 31st December 2013 is 89.3% LOT 1 Overall contract progress is at 95.75%. By the end of this quarter, Lot 1 have completed all the foundations, i.e. 492 out of 492 foundations and 483 out of 492 towers have been erected. 120 km out of 190km of conductor stringing has been done. Most of the right of way issues have now been resolved. Negotiations for the remaining sections are being addressed with a view of clearing as soon as possible. The target is to complete this contract by end of March LOT 2 Overall contract progress is at 82.24% By the end of this quarter, 657 out of 750 foundations had been completed and 430 out of 750 towers erected. About 100km of this contract has no work going on as land owners have not given consent to proceed LOT 3 Overall, the Siemens contract is about 94.7% complete. The contract has been extended to 30th June 2014 owing to the works at Embakasi substation. This is due to the frequency of outages that can be given. All the equipments have been delivered. Rabai Substation At Rabai sub-station, all equipments have been installed, termination of protection, communication and control cables completed. Commissioning tests are ongoing and a shutdown schedule has been planned in February The substation shall be completed by mid-february

4 Embakasi Substation Embakasi sub-station construction progress is at 97% complete, 85% of 220kV equipment installation, 99% of civil works and 95% of gantries and steel structure installation is done. Termination of LV cables is on-going and the progress here is at 97.3%. Commissioning tests are ongoing as well. This substation is planned to be completed by the end of June

5 3. FINANCIAL REPORT PROJECT CONTRACT FI NO DOCUMENT PERIOD MOMBASA NAIROBI TRANSMISSION LINE /KE 2ND QUARTER REPORT 1 ST OCT- 31 ST DECEMBER 2013 Revenue Summary Financier Approved Funding Funding to date European Investment Bank 6,510,000,000 3,273,870, African Development Bank 6,293,000,000 3,064,339, AgencieFrancais de development 6,510,000,000 3,771,653, Government of Kenya 1,980,000,000 1,980,000, Total 21,293,000,000 12,089,863, Expenditure For the Period Powerline construction 216,517, Consultancy 31,967, Way leaves 133,824, Legal fees 7,838, Site travel 3,874, Other project costs 82,790, Total 476,813,

6 4. PROJECT PROGRESS 4.1. LOT 1 Lot 1 starts from Rabai substation to Tsavo River which has a total length of km. Construction progress on site is at 88.17% as summarized in the table below: NO. ITEM % WORK COMPLETED 220kV (24km) 400kV (166km) 1 Route Detailed Bush Clearing (Minimum 15m width) T.L Profile Approved Foundations Cast Towers erected Stringing Most of the Right of Way (ROW) issues in this Lot have been resolved. The pending ROW problems are being addressed on case by case basis. 6

7 400/220KV MOMBASA - NAIROBI TRANSMISSION LINE, KETRACO/1/6/09 LOT1LOT # 1, PROGRESS (SECTION WISE FOR 400KV) Section Section Length (KM) No. of towers Route (KM) Detail (KM) Check (KM) Excavation Concreting AP0-AP AP1-AP AP2-AP AP3-AP AP4-AP AP5-AP5a AP5a-AP AP6-AP AP7-AP AP8-AP8 A AP8A- AP AP9 - AP AP10-AP AP11-AP AP12-AP AP13-AP Tower Erection Conductor Stringing Final Sag(kms)

8 Section Section Length (KM) No. of towers Route (KM) Detail (KM) Check (KM) Excavation Concreting Tower Erection Conductor Stringing Final Sag(kms) AP14-AP AP15-AP15A AP15A-AP15B AP15B-AP15C- AP16A AP16A-AP AP16-AP AP17-TSAVO TSAVO 1- TSAVO TSAVO 2- TSAVO TSAVO 3- TSAVO TSAVO 4- TSAVO TSAVO 5- TSAVO RVIER Total LOT # 1 PROGRESS (SECTION WISE FOR 220KV) 8

9 Section Section Length (KM) No. of towers Route (KM) Detail (KM) Check (KM) Excavation Concreting Tower Erection Conductor Stringing Final Sag(kms) Section Section Length (KM) No. of towers Route (KM) Detail (KM) Check (KM) Excavation Chimney Tower Erection Conductor Stringing Final Sag(kms) AP1-AP AP2-AP AP3-AP AP4-AP AP5-AP AP6-APH Total Total for 400 & 220 KV

10 4.2. LOT 2 Lot 2 starts from Tsavo River to the 220kV 8 km cable at Embakasi. Total length of the line is 291km. Construction progress on site is at 59.46% as summarized in the table below: NO. ITEM CUMULATIVE % OF WORK COMPLETED 220kV (12km) 400kV (279km) 1 Route Detailed Bush Clearing (Minimum 15m width) T.L Profile Approved Foundations Cast Towers erected Stringing

11 400kV Isinya Tsavo Line Sl No Section KM No of Loc Route Detailed Check Excavation Pad Chimney Erection Stringing Remarks 1 Isniya S/S - AP Isiniya 2 AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP9-9A AP9A AP AP AP AP AP14-Tsa Tsa15-AP12N Substation to AP8/10 is under wayleaves. 11

12 Sl No Section KM No of Loc Route Detailed Check Excavation Pad Chimney Erection Stringing Remarks 18 AP12N-AP11N AP11N - APT APT11-APT APT10-APT APT09-APT APT08-APT APT07-APT APT06-Tsa R.Jun A. Total Sl No Section KM No of Loc Route Detailed Check Excavation Pad Chimney Erection Stringing 400kV Isniya - Athi river line 26 TT3 -AP AP -1 -DESIRE DESIRE 1 -DESIRE

13 Sl No Section KM No of Loc Route Detailed Check Excavation Pad Chimney Erection Stringing Remarks 29 DESIRE 2 -AP AP -2 -AP AP 3 -AP AP 4 - AP5 B NEW B Total Sl No Section KM No of Loc Route Detailed Check Excavation Pad Chimney Erection Stringing 220kV Athi river - Embakasai line 1 AP -5B NEW -AP5B AP5B - AP6B AP6B - AP6B A AP6B A - TPB C Total Total Completion = A+B+C KM No of Loc Route Detailed Check Excavation Pad Chimney Erection Stringing

14 4.3. LOT 3 Overall, this contract is about 94.7% complete. The progress of the main components of the contract is approximately as follows: Engineering: 97% complete Procurement: 100% complete Construction: 88% complete Pre-commissioning: 49% For Rabai sub-station, Pre-commissioning tests are complete; Commissioning functional tests are in progress. There are two commissioning shutdowns planned for Rabai substation in the month of February Rabai substation construction progress is at 99% complete. At Embakasi sub-station, Pre-commissioning tests are on-going. A total of six shutdowns have been scheduled for commissioning of Embakasi substation. Embakasi substation construction progress is at 97% complete. The 22O KV underground cable at Embakasi has been rerouted into the substation so as to be located away from the KPC fuel pipelines. The new route has been agreed in principle and confirmed to have no major hurdles that will hinder progress. This proposal has provided a solution for the completion of this activity. The High Voltage cable works are 82.4% complete. The components of the actual cable works is as follows. Activity Total Quantity Completed Balance % Completion Excavation 13.4km Cable Laying 54 Drums Backfilling 13.4km Concreting of Joint bay 16 Nos Joints 48 Nos

15 5. ACCESS, WAYLEAVES & COMPENSATION ACQUISITION OF WAYLEAVES. The table below shows a summary of payments made to identified structures, crops and land in Lot 1 and Lot 2 as at end of December 2013: S/no. CUMULATIVE AMOUNT PAID (KSHS) 1 Structures 29,179, Crops 1,624, Land 109,019, TOTAL 139,823,

16 Summary Report for MNTL Lot 1 Wayleave Status S/No LOCATION AREA PROBLEM DETAILS PROPOSED SOLUTION 01 AP 6/0 to AP 0/0 (220kV section) 02 AP 0/3,0/12 (400kv Section) Army barracks to Mariakani s/station Mwavumbo Group Ranch(Maji ya Chumvi) 03 AP10-AP11 Ndara Ranch/Sagalla Ranch Land offers given, but 2 PAPs have declined claiming compensation is too low. This affects stringing between AP6/0 to 6/8 (Terminal Tower) at the substation. Payment for PAPs within the Mariakani s/s is also pending (AP0/0). Compensation for land for a PAP in location 0/3.Cheque returned to rectify names but is yet to be released back to the PAP-Kamanza Beja Dele Two PAPS were claiming compensation for the same parcel of land in Mwavumbo Group Ranch. Dispute has now been resolved and payment is awaited Disputed compensation by Mr Mwamunga. Case is still in court. Stringing has been completed. 04 AP15/17 Muraru -Voi PAP (Mr Harold Mwangasu) has disputed the compensation and even returned cheque to Ketraco.He wants a re-valuation he has written to Ketraco that the tower has taken up the remaining parcel of land in such a way that he cannot perform any other economic activity on the affected part. 1. For AP 0/0,6/7,6/8--Pay compensation packages to PAPs living within the substation land and recover the amounts from monies set aside for the outright purchase of the substation. 2. For AP6/1-PAPs (Mupa Chigamba & Peter Chigulu Chigamba) KETRACO is engaging them to resolve the issue. 3. AP 6/3-Compensation for crops needs to be done all details are with KETRACO accounts section. 1. PAP to be paid immediately. 2. Pay PAPs as per the recommendations of the dispute resolution committee of the Ranch. Details of the same have been given to KETRACO s Finance Division. 1. KETRACO to send in a valuer as soon as possible to establish these details and advise before stringing starts in this section. 16

17 Summary Report for MNTL Lot 2 Wayleave Status S/No LOCATION AREA PROBLEM DETAILS PROPOSED SOLUTION 01 AP 1/19 Isinya -Athiriver Land Owner...Mr Parantai Wayleave status Not Clear was done on December 2013 and the owner wants payment before works resume. He remains adamant that the compensation must be negotiated with him. 02 Desire 1/3,1/4,1/5,1/6,- Maasai Rural Institute (Centre) Isinya-Athiriver There is dispute of ownership between - ACK Church & Locals(Two Parties) There are three blocks i.e Block 67, 9, 8. Owned as follows: i)block 67 Owned by Emboloi Group Ranch ii)block 9 by ACK iii)block 8 owned by locals Land is also said to be owned by olkejuado county council. The Governor is aware of the disputes and has written a letter adressing to Ketraco on the issue. Following prior meeting of the above interested parties in regard to the disputes, Money for the affected areas was deposited in a suspense account to await resolution of the dispute to enable Ketraco know who to compensate. KETRACO to pay Mr Parantai. 1. A meeting between Ketraco and the County commissioner, Governor, Chiefs and the management of ACK and representative of the locals has been proposed to chart the way forward as the locals have stopped worked claiming they have not been paid. 03 Desire 2/0 Isinya-Athiriver Section Land owner Mr Kepiro Tungas Compensation for Land has been paid. 4 towers have already been constructed in his land constructed and 1 is remaining ( T30) The line has been re-routed thus leaving out his structures which were previously 17 KETRACO plans to meet Mr Kepiro and the Local Adminstration and iron out the outstanding issues

18 S/No LOCATION AREA PROBLEM DETAILS PROPOSED SOLUTION 05 AP 2/11 Isinya-Athi river section 06 AP 2/0 Isinya Athi River Section 07 AP 2/12,13,14 Isinya Athiriver Section affected. He has received 70% of the affected structure though not in the Wayleave corridor now following the re-routing. He is demanding the remaining 30% although he has not demolished though he doesn t qualify to be paid. Land Owner. Mr Gachiko Disputed affected acreage Mr Gachiko has employed the services of a lawyer to follow up on the disputed acreage and compensation. The Offer letter for land Compensation was given out on 08/01/2014 to the lawyer Awaiting the lawyers response which is expected by 12 h January Land owners Erick & Mbugua. The said Parcel is owned by two brothers who have refused to meet Ketraco. They claim the compensation package offered by Ketraco is too low. One of the Brothers Mr Erick is willing to meet Ketraco and negotiate by next week. Land owner -Ukulima Sacco The land is owned by Afya Sacco and has been subdivided into plots. The plots are titled The PIT has already set the stage for negotiation with elected officials of the Sacco. Although the land is owned by Afya Sacco,some locals (Masais.are KETRACO or is following up on the issue. 1. KETRACO is engaging the land owners to resolve the issue. 2. The wayleave status is assumed to be clear as there has been no resistant here. 3. The Contractor has been asked to move in and start site works

19 S/No LOCATION AREA PROBLEM DETAILS PROPOSED SOLUTION claiming ownership) 08 AP2/4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 Isinya Athiriver Section 09 AP 2/15 Isinya Athi River Section 10 AP 2/16 & 17 Isinya-Athi River Section Land Owner Alex Pushati He has already received his land compensation package. He claims he has not been paid his cow that fell into one of the foundation pits. He wants to be paid before any works start. He is also one of those pushing to be paid 85%. Land Owner-K-Ref Bank The land owners are not opposed to the line traversing their land They want to be involved in the process of determining the compensation package. The land has been subdivided into plots and beaconed. Land owner Winnie Njeri/Comp West Still waiting for land ownership documents for parcel claimed by Winnie Njeri. Ketraco or resurveyed the land parcels in Question as the acreage was disputed, Offer letter to be given upon submission of land ownership documents as promised by owners. Wayleave not clear. 1. The land owner has questioned the rational of compensating 30% of valued land. 1. Land owners questioning rationale of paying 30% of valued land. 1. Agree with owner to continue with site works as negotiations continue. 19

20 S/No LOCATION AREA PROBLEM DETAILS PROPOSED SOLUTION 11 AP1/11,10,9 Isinya- Land Owner : Teresia Kosenger Tsavo/Isinya - Tower erection not done Athiriver There is dispute between the contractor and the land owner over fence destroyed during concreting and its yet to be fixed. 12 AP4/0- AP/10 Isinya -Tsavo Issues of 85 % Percentage compensation in this area is 30% while that of neighbouring Makueni is 80%-85% 13 AP6/1 Isinya -Tsavo Land Owner: Mr Kasaine ole Solitei Land Owner claims compensation package for land is too low. 14 AP11/0-AP12/0 Pending payments for Bush clearance.contractor has accepted to pay the outstanding bill. 1. Contractor to compensate for fence destroyed and costs as a result of such actions to be settled by him. 1. KETRACO to address the issue of 30% payment of valued land. 1. KETRACO to conclude. 1. Contractor to pay and move on site and commence any pending works. 20

21 FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MOMBASA-NAIROBI 400KV TRANSMISSION LINE Invoice No. Date Of Issue Description Labour Expenses Advance Payment Adjustment Total Invoice Value /05/09 Advance Payment 423, /11/09 Up to 31 Aug , , , , /03/10 Up to 29 Nov 09 Labour , /12/10 Up to 29 Nov 09 Expenses , /03/10 Credit Note for 3.5 Internal Airfares REF: invoice /06/10 Expenses Up to 28 Feb , , , /01/10 Labour Up to 28 Feb 10 58, , , /11/10 Labour Up to 28 May 10 31, , , /11/10 Expenses Up to 28 May 10 9, , , /11/10 Labour Up to 28 August 10 61, , , /11/10 Expenses Up to 28 August 10 17, , , /02/11 Labour Up To 03 December , , , /02/11 Expenses Up To 03 December , , , /05/11 Labour Up To 25 February , , , /08/11 Labour Up To 25 February CREDIT NOTE -110, , , /08/11 Labour Up To 25 February , , , /05/11 Expenses Up To 25 February , , , /08/11 Labour invoice up to 27 May , , , /08/11 Expenses Invoice up to 27 May , , , /12/11 Labour (Home Office) Invoice up to 02 December , , , /12/11 Labour (Site Visit) Invoice up to 02 December , , , Change in charge on due to change in CAD rate -3, , /12/11 Labour (Site) Invoice up to 02 December , , /05/12 Labour (Site) Invoice up to 02 March , , /05/12 Labour (Home office) Invoice up to 02 March , , TBC 01/11/12 Vehicle Purchase 33, , TBC 01/11/12 Expenses up to 01 June , , TBC 01/11/12 Labour (Site) Invoice up to 01 June , , TBC 01/11/12 Labour (Home Office) Invoice up to 01 June , , TBC 01/11/12 Labour (Home Office) up to 31 Aug 12 26, , TBC 01/11/12 Labour (Site) up to 31 Aug , , TBC 01/11/12 Expenses up to 31 Aug 12 38, , Total Paid 2,605,

22 Status of implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP): Quarterly report (January to March 2013) Possible Impact Mitigation measure Responsible person Loss of trees and crops due to clearance of wayleaves (Kenya Forest Service Kibwezi forest issue) Soil Erosion/Reduction in Soil Quality. Waste management 22 Status of implementation/corrective and preventive action Compensation Proponent The Kenya Forest Service has allowed KETRACO to construct the line along the boundary between Kibwezi Forest and Chyulu Hills National Park vide correspondence date June 5 th The agreed route has been subjected to an ESIA which has been approved by the financiers. The report has been submitted to NEMA for review and licencing.. Install erosion control Contractor No appreciable soil erosion has taken place in the measures quarter either due to dust storms or rain. Restoring the site to a condition that is visually acceptable to the community and reclaiming the areas impacted for future use (agricultural for example) Remove any contaminated soils Safe disposal procedures in accordance with NEMA waste management regulations, 2006 Natural drainage patterns are reinstated where they have been altered or impaired. Trenches/terraces (if any) are backfilled daily at close of day s work Top soil is always removed and retained for subsequent rehabilitation. Contractor The contractor has employed a safe waste management system in accordance to the waste management regulations of Waste from the sites including cement bags and food packaging is collected in the evenings to a central place. The municipal council of Voi and Makindu

23 Possible Impact Mitigation measure Responsible person Health, Sanitation and Hygiene. HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Awareness campaign among Workers and local residents on health risks particularly of HIV/AIDS. Contractor to liaise with the Government and local NGO`s to provide both female and male condoms in appropriate designated places in the labour camp. Provision of first aid facilities at all sites where construction is being undertaken. Use of toilets /latrines in project. Status of implementation/corrective and preventive action collects and disposes the waste from the sites, camp and store. Contractor HIV/AIDS awareness together with other sexually transmitted diseases covered in the Tool Box Talk done daily before work commences. First aid facilities have been provided at appropriate places in the site and parties are encouraged to have clean, hygienic and sterilized first aid equipment. There are trained first aiders on site. Report by.. Date. Eng. Andolo Ambasi, Project Team Leader, Mombasa-Nairobi 400kV project 23