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July 18, 2026
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KenGen's ambitious 5,500 MW plan to deal with rising demand for electricity

KenGen's ambitious 5,500 MW plan to deal with rising demand for electricity

KenGen has announced plans to pump an extra 5,500 Mega Watts of electricity into the national grid to deal with the rising demand for electricity..

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KenGen has announced an ambitious expansion of its electricity generation capacity to 5,500 MW to address the rapidly increasing demand, with a significant focus on its Olkaria green energy park.

  • The company plans to triple its electricity production targeting 5,500 MW from an initial goal of 1,500 MW.
  • Key figures include KenGen MD Engineer Peter Njenga and Maxim Director Joachim Westerveld.
  • The Olkaria green energy park is attracting new investors, such as Maxim Agri Limited, drawn by lower tariffs and incentives for clean energy.

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