Exhibit 23


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
333-87216 of Kentucky  Power Company on Form S-3 of our reports  dated  February
21, 2003,  appearing in and  incorporated  by reference in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K of Kentucky Power Company for the year ended December 31, 2002.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Columbus, Ohio
March 30, 2003