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March 19, 2026
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MPs push KenGen to upgrade its power generation technology

MPs push KenGen to upgrade its power generation technology

The Energy committee also confirmed that KenGen had since secured the plant’s title deed, addressing one of the audit concerns...

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Kenyan parliamentary committees are urging KenGen to transition its power generation technology from Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). This push aligns with the country's clean energy goals and aims to prevent a potential power crisis in the coastal region.

  • The National Assembly Committees on Public Investment, Commercial Affairs, and Energy are calling for the upgrade of the Kipevu III power plant before its contract expires in 2031.
  • The Kipevu III plant, with an installed capacity of 120 megawatts (MW), has operated solely on HFO despite being designed for both HFO and LNG.
  • Legislators expressed concern over the environmental impact of HFO and the reliability of power supply following the shutdown of older plants, Kipevu I and Kipevu II.

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