Exhibit 23(a)


                  INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


     We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registra-
tion Statement of Kentucky Power Company on Form S-3 of our reports
dated February 25, 1997, appearing in and incorporated by reference
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kentucky Power Company for the
year ended December 31, 1996 and to the reference to us under the
heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.





Deloitte & Touche LLP

Columbus, Ohio
September 15, 1997


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                            CONSENTS

     The consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is or will be filed
as an exhibit hereto.




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