Nairobi, Monday, February 5, 2024: Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), has increased hydropower generation after the country’s main dams in the Seven Forks Cascade hit one of the highest water levels in the recent past.
The impressive performance on the hydropower side of the business has largely been driven by Masinga Dam, which is Kenya's largest, maintaining near maximum water levels of 1,056 meters above sea level (mASL), over the last three days.
“We are happy to report that we are receiving very good inflows from the Mount Kenya and Aberdares catchment areas which has led to high water levels at our dams,” said KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga. He added, “This will see Kenyans reap the full benefit of cheaper electricity.”
The NSE-listed company said its operational boost at Seven Forks has been remarkable over the last 24 hours, with the power stations recording a peak output of more than 471MW which will go a long way in stabilizing grid-scale electricity costs.
Amid the rising water levels, KenGen moved to reassure Kenyans especially those living downstream of the five dams saying they do not expect to have water spilling downriver any time soon.
“Despite getting close to the maximum water levels at the Masinga Dam which is our biggest, we have not reached spilling level thanks to a robust water management program being implemented by our engineers. We however remain vigilant and will issue an alert should we envision a potential water overflow from the large dams,” said Eng. Njenga.
KenGen said it had noted reduced inflows over the last one week giving further assurance that Masinga Dam will not reach spilling level any time soon.
KenGen remains committed to generating competitively priced and reliable electricity to drive Kenya’s next phase of economic growth.
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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), Wind (25.5MW). The balance is from Thermal.
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Nairobi, Monday, January 30, 2024: Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), is to offer testing services to the public and industries after receiving accreditation of its Calibration Centre laboratory by Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS). The accreditation of the calibration centre will not only contribute to KenGen’s financial sustainability but also position the company as a leader in calibration services regionally and globally.
This is part of the company’s business diversification strategy towards boosting its revenues by leveraging on its expertise and experience. The calibration centre is based at KenGen’s Upper Tana power station consisting of three laboratories that offer calibration services for Electrical, Pressure and Temperature calibration to KenGen and the public.
Speaking during the accreditation certificate presentation by KENAS the NSE listed company Managing and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga welcomed the accreditation as an endorsement and guarantee of the quality services the calibration services the centre will offer KenGen and Kenya industries.
“This marks a significant milestone in the history of our esteemed company by getting ISO 17025 accreditation status which demonstrates our commitment to excellence and quality standards. Capitalizing on our ISO 17025 accreditation, we will expand our calibration services beyond our internal needs and have the capability to serve external clients, businesses, and industries that require precise and accredited calibration services, said KenGen MD and CEO.
“The accreditation will increase customer confidence in KenGen Calibration Centre and mark the beginning of the commercialization of our calibration services. This is because the Calibration Center has not only met but surpassed all prerequisites, securing accreditation and earning its rightful listing on the KENAS website,” reiterated Eng Njenga.
Speaking during the event KENAS Chief Executive Officer Martin Chesire explained what the accreditation means to KenGen and the Country.
“When you see ISO17025 accreditation, you can trust that the laboratory’s results are accurate, reliable, and traceable to international measurement standards. It is a symbol of dedication to delivering the highest quality testing and calibration services,” said KENAS CEO
The attainment of ISO 17025 accreditation is not the end but a new beginning for KenGen because it is an opportunity for growth, innovation, and excellence.
This Accreditation is third party attestation that the laboratory conforms to all requirements of the standard. It provides a framework for the Calibration Centre to improve its processes and outcomes, which stimulates continuous quality improvement in service delivery for every customer. It also provides an independent confirmation that the Calibration Centre is able to consistently provide high-quality services and products to customers,” said Mr, Chesire.
The Calibration centre was officially commissioned on 22nd November 2019 to offer calibration services to KenGen but, in line with the company’s diversification strategy the services have been opened to the public at a fee.
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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), Wind (25.5MW). The balance is from Thermal.
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