Installed capacity: 2x 53MW

Year of installation: 1991

Turbine type: Vertical Francis

Turbine Manufacturer:Neyrpic- France

Generator manufacturer:Alshom-Jeumont (France)

Diversion tunnel: 740m long, 12m high

Headrace tunnel & penstock: 5.5km long, 4-7m dia.

Contractor: SpieBatignolles (France)

Engineer: Sogreah (France)

Turkwel is situated 560km from Nairobi in North-Western Kenya on the border of West Pokot and Turkana counties. It was constructed under Kerio Valley Development Authority from 1986 to 1991 through partnership of the Kenyan and French governments. Turkwel at inception was a multipurpose project comprising hydro-power, agricultural, fisheries and tourism developments. It uses water from Turkwel River which flows from Mount Elgon catchment area (Suam) in the border of Kenya and Uganda. The water storage dam capacity is 1.6 billion cu. metres and covers 6500 hectares. Water is drawn to an underground power station via 5.5km headrace tunnel/ penstock from an arch dam of 150m maximum height and 150m crown width. The power generated is transmitted to Lessos substation via a 220kV transmission line over a distance of 210 km.

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. In case of any fire alarm, do not panic. follow the guide’s instructions. he will lead you to emergency assembly point.
7. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the stations except in the designated smoking zones.
8. Carrying and use of drugs and alcohol is strictly prohibited.
9. Provide a list of names of members of your team to the guide and sign the provided form after the EHS awareness briefing.
10. 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.
11. Unless authorized, do not connect to the KenGen plants' communication network(Wi-Fi).