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July 28, 2025
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KenGen's wind power project in Marsabit faces new hurdles

KenGen's wind power project in Marsabit faces new hurdles

A wind power plant planned by KenGen in Marsabit County has split the host communities, with different groups now expressing divided opinion on key aspects of the project...

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KenGen's planned Marsabit Wind Project faces significant hurdles as host communities are sharply divided over key aspects, including the project's name, site office location, equipment delivery route, and land acquisition. This internal conflict threatens to delay the ambitious 1,000MW wind farm, set to be Africa's largest.

  • The communities are split, with some professionals proposing "Loiyangalani–Mt Kulal Wind Power Project" while a county assembly member advocates for "Gas Wind Power Project," the alleged exact location.
  • KenGen aims for an initial capacity of 200 megawatts by 2028, with later phases reaching 1,000MW.
  • Four professional associations from the host community wrote to KenGen on June 27, raising concerns about the project's current naming and operational plans.
  • The Member of County Assembly for North Horr, Tura Ruru Elema, countered these proposals on June 23, claiming they do not represent the legitimate interests of the Gabra Community in Gas.

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