Installed Capacity 3 x 24MW
Year of commissioning Unit 1 & 2: 1968
Unit 3: 2013
Turbine manufacturer BOVING/Andritz
Generator manufacturer Associated Electric Industries/Andritz
Commissioned in 1968, Kindaruma was the first major power station in independent Kenya. It was originally designed with a provision of three turbine generator units, but only two rated at 20MW were installed at the beginning. Subsequent installation of the third 24MW unit and upgrading of the earlier two units from 20MW to 24MW resulting to installed capacity of 72MW.
Power from Kindaruma is transmitted directly to Nairobi via a 132KV line or to Kamburu 132KV substation. The water is then passed down to Kiambere Dam. Kindaruma has 3 motorised spillway gates and one trash gate for dam level regulation and removal of trash.
Power from Kindaruma is transmitted directly to Nairobi via a 132KV line or to Kamburu 132KV substation. The water is then passed down to Kiambere Dam. Kindaruma has 3 motorised spillway gates and one trash gate for dam level regulation and removal of trash.
Special Terms and Conditions
- 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.
- Visitors are advised not to wear high heeled and open shoes.
- Do not lean on the guard rails.
- Do not run down the stairs.
- Do not touch panels, wires, switch buttons or any equipment.
- 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.
- In case of any fire alarm, do not panic. follow the guide’s instructions. he will lead you to emergency assembly point.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited in the stations except in the designated smoking zones.
- Carrying and use of drugs and alcohol is strictly prohibited.
- Provide a list of names of members of your team to the guide and sign the provided form after the EHS awareness briefing.
- 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.
- Please note that while entering our premises ID cards are mandatory for all adults.