Peter Njenga

Also known as: Eng Peter Njenga · Eng. Peter Njenga

2026-05-132026-08-24

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August 2026
14 AugThe Standard
… rid-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 executive Peter Njenga …
Kenya moves to modernise power grid as renewable energy expands
12 AugCitizen Digital
… 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
July 2026
18 JulThe Standard
… This came as the fifth investor in fish feed production committed over Sh2B to the energy park that is located in the geothermal rich area.According to Kengen MD Engineer Peter Njenga, they had originally targeted increasing electricity production by 1,500mw by 2034. …
KenGen's ambitious 5,500 MW plan to deal with rising demand for electricity
June 2026
29 JunCapital News
… Speaking during the launch at Karura Forest in Nairobi, KenGen Managing Director Peter Njenga said the Sustainability Report captures a defining moment in the Company’s evolution. …
KenGen targets 5,500MW Renewable Energy Pipeline as it Launches Inaugural Sustainability Report
May 2026
13 MayThe Standard
KenGen CEO Eng Peter Njenga. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is projecting lower electricity tariffs for households and businesses due to the strong water levels across its Seven Forks Dams and other hydro power stations in the country. …
Why you could start paying less for electricity

Mining & Energy

Kenya modernises power grid to integrate renewable energy

The News

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 →

Friday 14 August

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

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 →

Saturday 18 July

KenGen triples electricity expansion plan to 5,500 MW
Kenya Electricity Generating Company has scaled up its planned electricity capacity addition from 1,500 MW to 5,500 MW, primarily through geothermal expansion at its Olkaria green energy park in Naivasha, citing rising demand that recently peaked at 2,550 MW. The company is also attracting investors to the energy park, with fish feed producer Maxim Agri Limited becoming the fifth investor to commit over 2 billion shillings.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 29 June

KenGen expands renewable energy pipeline to 5,500MW
Kenya Electricity Generating Company has increased its renewable energy development pipeline from 1,500MW to 5,500MW, driven by planned nuclear capacity (2GW), expanded hydro and geothermal opportunities, and rising regional demand for clean power. The expansion was announced alongside the company's inaugural Sustainability Report for the 2024/25 financial year.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 13 May

KenGen projects lower electricity tariffs due to strong dam water levels
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is projecting lower electricity tariffs for households and businesses due to strong water levels across its Seven Forks Dams and other hydropower stations in the country.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →