KenGen News – Your Go‑To Spot for Kenya’s Power Updates

If you live in Kenya or just follow African energy trends, you know KenGen is the backbone of the country’s electricity. From big hydro dams to new solar farms, the company’s moves affect how lights turn on in homes, schools and businesses. This page pulls together the freshest stories, so you don’t have to hunt across different sites.

Why KenGen matters for everyday life

KenGen isn’t just a name on a bill; it decides how reliable the grid is. When a new plant comes online, you might notice fewer brown‑outs in Nairobi or lower power‑price spikes in Mombasa. Conversely, maintenance downtime can mean temporary cuts that ripple through factories and clinics. Understanding these shifts helps you plan – whether that’s budgeting for a generator or timing a big project.

The company also drives Kenya’s renewable goals. Kenya aims to hit 100% green electricity by 2030, and KenGen’s hydro, wind, geothermal and solar projects are the main levers. Tracking each launch shows how close the nation is to that target and where investment opportunities lie.

Recent headlines you shouldn’t miss

New geothermal capacity added – Last month KenGen commissioned two new geothermal units in the Olkaria field, boosting clean power by 200 MW. The move shaved a few percent off the country’s carbon emissions and helped stabilize night‑time supply.

Major maintenance at the Gitaru dam – Scheduled upgrades at one of Kenya’s oldest hydro plants caused a brief reduction in output. The company issued advisories to industrial users, urging them to shift non‑critical loads to off‑peak hours.

Solar push in the north – KenGen announced a partnership with a local solar developer to build a 50 MW plant near Eldoret. The project promises cheaper electricity for nearby farming communities and creates jobs during construction.

Tariff review talks – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is reviewing KenGen’s tariffs after a surge in fuel costs. Stakeholders are debating how to balance cost recovery with affordability for low‑income households.

These stories are just a snapshot. Below we highlight what to watch for in the next few weeks.

Upcoming grid expansion – KenGen plans to extend high‑voltage lines into rural counties. The expansion could bring reliable power to over a million new customers, but it also raises questions about land use and environmental impact.

Investment and stock moves – The Nairobi Securities Exchange reflects how investors react to KenGen’s announcements. A spike in share price often follows news of new renewable contracts, while earnings reports can cause short‑term dips.

Keeping tabs on these developments lets you stay ahead of power‑related issues that affect daily life, business decisions and even travel plans. Bookmark this tag page, and each time new content is posted you’ll get a quick pulse on Kenya’s electricity landscape.

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