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Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC

Also known as: KenGen

Kenya's state-owned power producer reporting flat profits amid rising revenues and reduced dividends as it manages hydroelectric and renewable energy generation.

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePower producer Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has reduced dividends to shareholders by 16.67 per cent to 75 cents per share over the financial year to June 2026, from 90 cents the previous year, after reporting a marginal drop in earnings.

    KenGen cuts dividend by 16pc per share as profit stagnates
  3. August 2026
  4. The Standard

    Technologies such as grid-forming energy storage and smart grid solutions can help Kenya integrate more renewable energy while keeping the grid stable and reliable,” Sun said.The forum was attended by Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority chairman Moses Mabonga, KenGen chief

    Kenya moves to modernise power grid as renewable energy expands
  5. Citizen Digital

    On his part, KenGen CEO Eng. Peter Njenga said the company is expanding beyond its traditional focus on geothermal and hydro to explore more solar and wind generation, particularly citing wind potential in Marsabit and Meru.

    Kenya banks on smart grids to accelerate renewable energy transition
  6. July 2026
  7. The Standard

    She added that Kenya Red Cross response teams from West Pokot and Turkana counties, working alongside the National Police Service, county emergency teams, and a KENGEN ambulance, responded immediately to the scene.The injured were evacuated to Kapenguria County Referral Hospital

    One killed, seven critically injured in school bus collision near Turkwel dam
  8. The Standard

    "When you think about all these big organisations like KenGen, KETRACO, KURA and KeNHA, you will not find a woman CEO there.

    Millie Odhiambo urges women engineers to pursue leadership and political office
  9. Capital News

    Rescue efforts involved Kenya Red Cross teams from West Pokot and neighbouring Turkana County, working alongside county government ambulances, an additional ambulance provided by KENGEN, the National Police Service and other emergency responders.

    At Least 13 Hospitalised After School Bus Collision in West Pokot
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    According to the Ministry of Energy and KenGen, the country has an estimated geothermal potential of more than 10,000 megawatts, most of which remains undeveloped.

    IAEA chief backs Ruto's nuclear push despite Kenya's renewable energy success
  12. The Standard

    The cuts have resulted in the underfunding of several key agencies, including Kenya Power, Kengen, and Geothermal Development Company for the next financial year,” said BAC in the report.

    MPs order audit of wind farm over tax penalty row
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Power and KenGen have both acknowledged pressure on the grid, especially during evening hours when solar generation drops.

    Kenya's $1B Microsoft data centre project in limbo over power concerns
  15. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeEricv Karimi is the overall winner of the eighth and final leg of the Kengen golf tournament series.

    Kirimi powers to glory at VetLab Club event

Monday 7 September

  1. KenGen cuts dividend 16.67% amid flat profit, rising revenue

    Power producer KenGen reduced dividends to 75 cents per share from 90 cents, after reporting a 1.2% drop in profit after tax to Sh10.35 billion for the year to June 2026, though revenues rose 6.4% to Sh59.7 billion on increased electricity demand.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 14 August

  1. Kenya modernises power grid to integrate renewable energy

    Kenya is stepping up efforts to modernise its electricity system and increase the integration of renewable energy into the national grid, with the State Department for Energy and Huawei Kenya convening the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 to discuss the country's energy sector future. Smart grids, advanced grid management systems, improved forecasting, digitalisation, demand-side flexibility, power electronics and energy storage were identified as key technologies to strengthen grid stability and integrate more renewable energy.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kenya plans smart grids and battery storage for renewable energy

    Kenya could require about 1,000 megawatts of battery energy storage to manage rising electricity demand and accommodate more renewable energy, according to stakeholders at the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026. Peak electricity demand has reached 2,549 MW and is expected to rise to between 2,600 and 2,650 MW by year-end.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. One dead, seven critical in school buses collision near Turkwel

    One person died and seven others are critically injured after two school buses collided near Turkwel Dam in West Pokot County. The buses, carrying pupils and teachers from Nandi County on an educational trip, had a combined total of 101 passengers according to Kenya Red Cross.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Millie Odhiambo urges women engineers toward leadership roles

    Speaking at the 2nd Women Engineers Summit Gala Dinner in Nakuru, National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo challenged women engineers to pursue leadership and political positions, arguing they remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces despite their qualifications. She urged women to reject the culture of seeking approval and break free from societal expectations that discourage them from competing for leadership roles.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. School bus collision in West Pokot injures at least 13

    Two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a collision in the Riting area of West Pokot County on Tuesday, injuring at least 13 people. The Kenya Red Cross Society deployed emergency response teams and evacuated six males and seven females to Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, also providing psychosocial support to affected pupils and staff.

    28 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 12 June

  1. IAEA chief supports Kenya's nuclear energy strategy

    The head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency has defended Kenya's pursuit of nuclear power despite the country already generating more than 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, arguing that energy decisions must account for future needs beyond current success.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. MPs order audit of Lake Turkana wind farm tax penalty

    Parliament has directed the National Treasury to audit Lake Turkana Wind Power over a contested Sh19 billion tax bill linked to a government penalty for late delivery of a transmission line. The company claims the penalty is tax-exempt, while the Kenya Revenue Authority argues it constitutes taxable income.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 23 May

  1. Kenya's $1 billion Microsoft data centre project faces power capacity concerns

    Kenya's $1 billion Microsoft-G42 data centre project in Olkaria, announced during President Ruto's 2024 US State Visit, is now in limbo as questions arise over whether the country's electricity generation capacity can support the mega project. President Ruto has publicly admitted the country's current power capacity may be inadequate for the facility.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Kirimi wins eighth leg of Kengen golf tournament series

    Eric Kirimi scored 42 stableford points to win the final leg of the Kengen golf tournament at VetLab Sports Club, beating 256 corporate and guest golfers. The tournament series, held across eight venues, attracted a total of 1,232 golfers from across the country.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Home player Willy Sang wins Sunset golfing tournament at Nyali

    Willy Sang won the Sunset Golfing Society tournament at Nyali Golf and Country Club on Saturday with 38 stableford points, edging out a field of 215 players after a countback.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 3 May

  1. Government identifies 59 flood-prone areas in Tana River county

    The Ministry of Interior has mapped 59 areas at risk of flooding across Tana River's five sub-counties, with 32 in Tana Delta, 10 in Tana River, 8 in Bangale, 6 in Tarasaa, and 3 in Tana North. The nationwide toll from floods has reached 18 deaths.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 2 May

  1. KenGen warns Tana River communities of possible dam overflow

    KenGen has issued a public safety advisory warning communities along the Seven Forks Cascade and downstream Tana River of rising water levels and possible overflow, caused by sustained high inflows from rainfall in the Mount Kenya and Aberdare Range catchments. Masinga Dam is expected to reach full supply level, while Kiambere Dam remains elevated and under close monitoring.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. KenGen hydropower output surges as dam levels near optimal capacity

    Kenya Electricity Generating Company reports strong water levels across its hydroelectric dams following favourable rainfall, with April hydropower generation exceeding projections and reservoir levels averaging about 99 per cent of operating capacity. KenGen says this position will help maximize hydropower production, the cheapest source of electricity on Kenya's grid, with potential to ease pressure on electricity tariffs in the medium term.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News

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