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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… "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 officeCapital 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 PokotCitizen 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 successThe 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 rowCitizen 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 concernsThe 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 eventThe 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 NyaliCitizen 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 nationwideCitizen 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 damsCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Apr 30-Kenyan households and businesses could soon enjoy lower electricity costs after the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) reported strong water levels across its Seven Forks dams and other hydroelectric stations, boosting hydropower production nat …
Electricity bills set for relief as KenGen ramps up hydropower generationKenya 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 →