Installed capacity: 2x1MW

Year of installation: 1957

Turbine type: Vertical Kaplan

Turbine manufacturer: Riva Milano, Italy

Generator manufacturer: Bruce Peebles & Co

Gogo is situated 350km from Nairobi and 45 km from Migori town in Migori County . It was constructed in 1957 by the Macalder Mining Company to supply power to its gold mines. It is a run-of-river station drawing water from the Kuja River (also known as Gucha in the neighbouringKisii) in a catchment area of 2,980 sq km. Gogo has a head of 19.8m. Power generated at the station is fed into the 33kV network via Gogo- Awendo distribution line. 

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).