The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has emerged as a key driver of Kenya’s power supply, generating over 57 per cent of the nation’s daily electricity, according to the latest data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). This surge comes amid increasing national electricity demand, which recently stood at 42,943.11 megawatt-hours (MWh) in a single day.
In a statement issued on Friday, KenGen revealed that its geothermal plants produced 13,678 MWh, while hydropower stations delivered 10,915 MWh. Among the top contributors was the Kiambere hydroelectric station, which generated 2,908 MWh. Other major hydro plants such as Gitaru, Kamburu, and Masinga played a critical role in stabilising the national grid and moderating electricity costs.
KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga emphasised the importance of reliable baseload power to support national development. “We are committed to supplying steady and reliable baseload power to light our homes and drive Kenya’s industrialisation,” he said. He further noted that under KenGen’s 10-year G2G (Good to Great) strategy, the company aims to add 1,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity from renewable sources including geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar.
The company highlighted geothermal energy as a cornerstone of Kenya’s power resilience. As one of the most reliable renewable sources, geothermal plays a crucial role in reducing reliance on costly thermal energy imports, aligning with the government’s push for greener, locally sourced power.
Currently, KenGen boasts an installed generation capacity of 1,786 MW, with over 93 per cent of this drawn from renewable resources Hydro (826 MW), Geothermal (754 MW), and Wind (25.5 MW).
While lauding its achievements, KenGen also sounded the alarm on the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades to keep pace with rising demand. As Kenya’s population and industrial needs grow, enhancing power transmission and distribution capacity will be vital.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to expanding renewable energy output and strengthening Kenya’s position as a regional leader in sustainable electricity generation.
