Nairobi, Tuesday, February 24, 2026: Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced a sweeping series of strategic partnerships ahead of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally, cementing its position as one of Africa's most forward-thinking corporate forces at the convergence of renewable energy, elite motorsport, and tourism. The landmark agreements were formalized during a high-profile signing ceremony at KenGen Headquarters in Nairobi, celebrated rally drivers Azeli Ishmael and Andrew Muiruri, alongside premier partners Enashipai Resort & Spa, Radio Africa Group, and Adequate Safaris. Speaking at the signing ceremony, KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga said: “Building on the success of our last year’s partnerships, our 2026 WRC partnerships represent a significant expansion of KenGen’s green energy footprint across the continent and indeed the entire rally value chain, spanning sport, luxury hospitality, adventure tourism, and multimedia amplification.”

The KenGen CEO announced that KenGen was also supporting Queen Kalimpinya from Rwanda. “This partnership aligns with the Company’s business diversification agenda, particularly in advancing geothermal development and strengthening strategic presence across the African continent.”Eng. Njenga went on to say: "The WRC Safari Rally is more than a race, it is a global platform that showcases Kenya's innovation, resilience and extraordinary natural beauty.

Today, we have deepened our commitment to this iconic event by partnering across the entire value chain: from drivers and world-class hospitality to media and immersive tourism." Eng. Njenga emphasized that the partnerships are integral to KenGen's broader sustainability mandate and its mission to accelerate Kenya's socio-economic transformation through clean, responsible energy. "As Africa's leading renewable energy company, we see the Safari Rally as a powerful stage to demonstrate that sustainable power can drive not only industries, but sport, enterprise and national pride.

KenGen is not just at the heart of this global spectacle, we are helping to define it." In one of the most meaningful elements of the partnership portfolio, KenGen says it has formalized official sponsorships of Kenyan rally drivers Azeli Ishmael and Andrew Muiruri, an investment in homegrown motorsport talent. The sponsorship gives both drivers acompetitive platform on the world stage while signaling KenGen's long-term commitment to youth empowerment and the development of Kenya's next generation of sporting champions. During the same meeting, KenGen also signed partnerships with Enashipai Resort & Spa and Adequate Safaris to elevate rally hospitality and curate immersive tourism, showcasing the Rift Valley and its iconic geothermal spa experience. “As the countdown to the 2026 WRC Safari Rally begins, the partnerships we sign today will redefine our company's identity, beyond just power generation, to positioning KenGen as a key strategic national champion at the intersection of sustainable energy, international sport, tourism development, and youth empowerment.” With geothermal steam rising from Olkaria's fields and rally engines roaring through the Rift Valley, KenGen is sending a clear message to the world that Kenya's clean energy future is here, and it is spectacular.

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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 1,786MW, of which over 93% is drawn from green sources namely: Hydro (826MW), Geothermal (754MW), Wind (25.5MW). The balance is from Thermal. For media queries please contact: Frank D. Ochieng, Tel:0721816896 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. From Geothermal Fields to Rally Tracks — Kenya's Renewable Energy Leader Drives Sport, Tourism and National Pride on the World Stage