Installed capacity: 2 x10.6MW

Year of commissioning: 2012

Engineer: Nippon Koei (Japan)

Turbine type: Vertical Francis

Generator manufacturer: Fujian Nandian (China)

Contractor: Sino Hydro (China)

Sang’oro is a cascade power station 4.7km from the Sondu Miriu power station. Water is conveyed from Sondu Miriu tailrace through a 4.7 km channel and a 133.6m length penstock from the head tank to the power station. Water from the station is released through a tailrace back to Sondu Miriu River. Power from the station is fed to the national grid through a 5km long 132kV transmission line to the Sondu Miriu sub-station.

Special Terms and Conditions

1. Do not litter the compound. Segregate waste and put in the designated waste bins. green bins are for biodegradables and red bins are for non-biodegradable waste.
2. Visitors are advised not to wear high heeled and open shoes.
3. Do not lean on the guard rails.
4. Do not run down the stairs.
5. Do not touch panels, wires, switch buttons or any equipment.
6. Kenya Electricity Generating Co. Ltd. accepts no liability for any accident or injury that might occur to any member of the visiting party during the tour.
7. In case of any fire alarm, do not panic. follow the guide’s instructions. he will lead you to emergency assembly point.
8. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the stations except in the designated smoking zones.
9. Carrying and use of drugs and alcohol is strictly prohibited.
10. Provide a list of names of members of your team to the guide and sign the provided form after the EHS awareness briefing.
11. Photography is prohibited. Visitors will not be allowed tio use data storage devices, for example: flash drives or hard drives. Such devices must be deposited with the security guard at the entrance gate.
12. Please note that while entering our premises ID cards are mandatory for all adults.