Also known as: KenGen · Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)
State-owned electricity generator producing power from hydroelectric, geothermal, and other sources for Kenya's national grid.
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Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) board has appointed its General Manager for Commercial Services, Engineer Ronoh Kibet Charles, as the company's new managing director and Chief Executive Officer. …
KenGen Board appoints Ronoh Kibet as new CEOCitizen Digital
… KenGen, however, says the arrangement would be a temporary measure to address a looming electricity supply shortfall, partly attributed to the moratorium on new power purchase agreements. …
Gov't considers buying 500MW of power from Dangote’s Lamu refineryThe Standard
… If the benefit of this power is to be maximised, KENGEN should ensure the off take for such a large quantity of power is in place in good time. …
Identify disruptive impacts of Lamu refinery, find solutionsThe Standard
… n over the condition of Moi South Lake Road, saying it was deteriorating by the day due to poor workmanship.“This road was patched up during the World Rally Championship and its condition is getting worse, adversely affecting transport to various hotels, Hellsgate and even Kengen …
Tourism stakeholders urge county government to fix Naivasha drainageThe Standard
… For the better part of Tuesday morning, tens of workers heading to various companies were stranded as the community blocked the main road, accusing KenGen of their woes. …
Olkaria residents protest over poor roads, water scarcityThe Standard
… The defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services and KenGen had signed a deal that was expected to see the latter establish a garbage powered electricity plant at the Dandora dumpsite. …
Nairobi must find a way to fix its waste management crisisThe 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 stagnatesThe 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 expandsCitizen 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 transitionThe 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 damKenya Electricity Generating Company's board has appointed Engineer Ronoh Kibet Charles, its General Manager for Commercial Services, as managing director and CEO designate, taking office on February 1, 2027, following Peter Njenga's retirement. Kibet brings over 17 years of experience in geothermal development, project delivery, commercial strategy and business growth.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Electricity Generating Company's board has appointed Engineer Ronoh Kibet Charles, its General Manager for Commercial Services, as managing director and CEO designate, taking office on February 1, 2027, following Peter Njenga's retirement. Kibet brings over 17 years of experience in geothermal development, project delivery, commercial strategy and business growth.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
The government is considering purchasing 500 megawatts of electricity from the proposed Dangote refinery in Lamu, to be generated from petroleum coke, a by-product of crude oil refining. KenGen describes the arrangement as a temporary measure to address an expected electricity supply shortfall.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that while the Sh2.5 trillion Dangote refinery at Lamu will boost Kenya's economy and foreign exchange reserves, the government must urgently address potential disruptions including population pressures, inadequate services, and local employment, citing Nigeria's experience where the refinery reduced fuel imports by 30 per cent in 2025.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Naivasha Tourism Association has urged Nakuru county to address the town's drainage system ahead of expected heavy rains, citing concerns that El Niño could harm the tourism sector. The association also flagged poor conditions on Moi South Lake Road, which leads to hotels and Hell's Gate National Park.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Olkaria, Naivasha—over 200 families relocated by KenGen 12 years ago—blocked the main road for hours on Tuesday to protest unfulfilled company commitments on roads, water supply, and jobs. Community leaders say feeder roads are impassable and four villages have had no water for over a month, with residents walking over 10 km to access water.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County faces a significant refuse collection crisis with garbage accumulating in low-income and high-density areas. The county should modernize its waste management system and partner with the private sector to ensure adequate collection across all 85 wards.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →