Installed Capacity 2 x 84MW
Year of commissioning 1988
Turbine manufacturer MIL/Voith
Generator manufacturer MIL/Voith
Estimated cost Kshs. 4 billion (1988)
The station, situated 220 km North East of Nairobi was commissioned in 1988 with two vertical generating units rated 72MW each. The machines were upgraded to 84 MW each in 2008/9. It has a 585 million cubic meter reservoir equipped with a free overflow spillway, a low level outlet at the main dam, an emergency spillway and intake at the saddle dam. The emergency spillway is provided for to mitigate against extreme floods. The underground power house is situated 4 kilometers away from the saddle dam where the intake structure is situated. The water conveyance to the machines is by a 6 meter diameter headrace tunnel.
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.