Exhibit 23(a)


                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Kentucky Power Company on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 22, 2002,
appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Kentucky Power Company for the year ended December 31, 2001 and to the reference
to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Columbus, Ohio
April 29, 2002