KenGen’s current 1,786 megawatts of capacity comprises 826 megawatts from hydropower, 754 megawatts from geothermal, 180 megawatts from thermal plants, and 26 megawatts from wind.
By
Dennis Musau
Technology Correspondent
Nation Media Group
State-owned power producer Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen) has laid out an ambitious plan to expand its renewable energy development pipeline to 5,500 megawatts, funded through several sources including public-private partnerships (PPPs) and bonds.
KenGen is betting on direct sale of electricity at prices lower than the retail tariff, as one of the incentives to attract…
KenGen says strong water levels at key hydro dams could lead to lower electricity tariffs and a stable power supply for Kenyan…
Kenya’s energy sector is shifting toward renewables, smart technology and efficient housing as demand and climate concerns…
In recent years, Kenya has deepened its reliance on Ethiopia to avert blackouts.
Industry players say the proposed facility would drive up electricity costs, with the country working to cut reliance on thermal…
The latest figures show Kenya consumed 623.4 million more units of electricity in the first quarter of 2026 than it did during…
