Chinese multinationals are now warming up to other sectors of the economy.
There are speculations that the project has been abandoned.
The government is currently sourcing for financing for the 10-kilometre road project.
The 85-hectare plant was built by China Jiangxi International for Sh13.5 billion.
The project will be undertaken by South African firm Raubeck Construction.
There are about 15 utility-scale solar projects announced in the country with a of 526MW.
Engineers are undertaking soil tests to help inform the final design of the overpass.
The 165.4 MW power plant is expected be commissioned in July next year.
This is part of the Trans-African Highway, which comprises a network of road projects.
Looop will execute the plan, while the county government will provide the land.