Nairobi, Wednesday, September 20, 2023: Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has launched a Ksh.22 million food drive to support school feeding programs in seven counties, reaffirming its commitment to education and community well-being.
In an effort to alleviate food shortages and support local communities, KenGen is doubling its earlier food distribution efforts, which initially amounted to ten million, benefiting marginalized groups, including people with disabilities, youth, children, and women who have been severely impacted by food scarcity.
This food distribution drive, which began in November 2022, focuses on schools near KenGen's electricity-generating power stations, aiding the government's school feeding program to mitigate the high cost of living and ensure students in KenGen-hosted communities can continue their education.
KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng Peter Njenga, said the food donations including maize, beans, and cooking oil, were carefully selected to support schools in marginalized communities facing economic hardships.
The campaign targets seven counties with active KenGen installations namely Machakos, Embu, Turkana, Nakuru, West Pokot, Kajiado, and Kitui, impacting approximately 136 schools, ensuring students have access to food as schools reopen amidst challenging economic times.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Kajiado County, Eng. Njenga emphasized KenGen's dedication to uplifting local communities and fostering a strong partnership in electricity generation, recognizing education as a vital equalizer.
KenGen's commitment to community engagement is grounded in a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, focusing on education, environment, water, sanitation, and other community needs, ensuring harmonious coexistence with project-hosting communities.
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About KenGen
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC - KenGen is the leading electricity generation company in the Eastern Africa region with an installed generation capacity market share of more than 60%. The company’s primary business is to provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced electric energy for the country in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner while creating value for its stakeholders.
Today, KenGen PLC has an installed generation capacity of 1,904MW, of which over 86% is drawn from green sources namely: Hydro (826MW), Geothermal (799MW), Thermal (253MW), and Wind (25.5MW).
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