The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has supplied over 57% of the country’s daily electricity demand, according to the latest report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), underscoring its vital role in stabilizing the national grid amid a surge in power consumption.
In a statement issued Friday, KenGen revealed its geothermal plants produced 13,678 megawatt-hours (MWh), while its hydropower stations contributed 10,915 MWh. The Kiambere dam led among hydropower sources, generating 2,908 MWh, supported by Gitaru, Kamburu, and Masinga dams.
“We are committed to supplying steady and reliable baseload power to light our homes and drive Kenya’s industrialisation,” said Eng. Peter Njenga, KenGen’s Managing Director and CEO. “That’s why our 10-year G2G strategy aims to deliver 1,500 MW of additional renewable energy.”
KenGen emphasized that geothermal energy remains critical for baseload power, aligning with the government’s push to reduce dependence on costly thermal imports by expanding clean, indigenous energy generation. Total national demand stood at 42,943.11 MWh, with the balance met by wind, thermal sources, and cross-border interconnectors with Uganda and Ethiopia.
The state-owned utility also urged for accelerated infrastructure investment to meet rising power demands from homes and industries. Currently, KenGen boasts an installed capacity of 1,786 MW, of which more than 93% comes from renewable sources: 826 MW from hydro, 754 MW from geothermal, and 25.5 MW from wind.
As Kenya’s energy needs continue to grow, KenGen’s strategic expansion in renewable energy remains central to the nation’s goal of a sustainable, reliable, and affordable power supply.
Written By Rodney Mbua
