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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
August 12, 2026
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Kenya Power says grid investment needed for renewable energy
Kenya Power Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eng. Joseph Siror said Kenya’s electricity relationship with Tanzania would also continue to change as generation capacity grows, with the country potentially switching between importing and exporting power depending..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya Power is emphasizing the need for significant investment in its electricity grid to accommodate the integration of renewable energy sources and ensure a reliable power supply.
- The company plans to expand electricity infrastructure, increase hydropower storage, and carefully integrate solar and wind generation.
- Kenya Power Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eng. Joseph Siror highlighted the changing dynamics of power imports and exports with Tanzania as Kenya's generation capacity grows.
- A key project involves a proposed 1.5-metre extension of the Masinga Dam wall to increase water storage capacity for hydropower, crucial for balancing intermittent renewable sources.
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