Installed Capacity 3 x 31.4 MW
Year of commissioning 1974
Turbine manufacturer LITOSTROJ
Generator manufacturer RADE KONCAR
Estimated cost of Development Kshs. 325 Million
This was the first underground power station in the Seven Forks cascade, it was constructed in the early seventies by Yugoslav Companies and European construction consortiums.
The Francis Runner Turbine utilises water from the Thiba and Tana rivers and generate power at 11kV through 3 air-cooled generators. All the governors and excitation systems of the machines have recently been replaced with new ones. Electric power from Kamburu is conveyed to Nairobi via two 220kV-transmission lines from a primary 132kV substation. The water is conveyed from the dam to the machines via one headrace tunneland branches at the powerhouse to supply the 3 machines. Kamburu hydraulic radial spillway gates (3 nos) are capable of discharging 4,500 cubic meters of water. Water is conveyed to the next power station (Gitaru) via a 2.9 Kilometer tailrace 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.
Other Areas you can visit while at Kamburu Hydro Power Station
- Matendeni camp
- Kivaa KenGen Sand Dam