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Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC

Also known as: KenGen

Kenya Electricity Generating Company — state electricity utility operating hydroelectric dams across Kenya; hydropower output surging as reservoir levels near capacity.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. June 2026
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. May 2026
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. The Standard

    Elsewhere at Kericho Golf Club on the same day, Tobias Messo brought 41 points to emerge the overall nett winner of the KenGen tournament as George Kirer claimed the runner up slot on 40 points, while Reuben Langat won the top gross prize with 79 gross.Lorna Kipngot beat the ladi

    Home player Sang tees off to victory at Sunset tourney in Nyali
  12. Citizen Digital

    The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) on Saturday warned communities living along the Seven Forks Cascade and downstream along the Tana River over rising water levels and a possible overflow.

    Government maps 59 flood-prone areas in Tana River county as 18 deaths recorded nationwide
  13. Citizen Digital

    KenGen warns people living along Tana River over possible overflow of Seven Forks dams By Joseph Muia May 02, 2026 01:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image showing the overflow of Masinga Dam.

    KenGen warns people living along Tana River over possible overflow of Seven Forks dams

Yesterday

  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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