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Naivasha, February 10, 2022: Residents of Naivasha have a reason to smile after KenGen PLC through its philanthropy arm, the KenGen Foundation today donated 300 (1,000 litre capacity) water tanks to several public institutions in Naivasha sub-county as part of its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) program.

The initiative which is part of KenGen PLC’s commitment to address water and sanitation challenges faced by communities, especially those neighboring its power installations has so far benefitted more than 10,000 families in marginalized areas.

The tanks are expected to reduce the infection rates of waterborne infections and person-to-person transmission of diseases related to poor hygiene within Naivasha sub-county; a problem that is faced by an estimated 41% of Kenya’s population.

KenGen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, who is also the Chair of KenGen Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Rebecca Miano said, “Access to clean water is one of the most effective ways of curbing the spread and lowering the rates of waterborne infections and other related diseases. That is why KenGen has invested in the construction, installation and supply of water systems and water points among communities around our installations.”

Speaking during the distribution exercise, KenGen Foundation Managing Trustee, Anthony Igecha said the company has designed a Clean Water Accessibility Program to help equip communities living around KenGen installations with best practice skills on water harvesting and storage.

Over the years, KenGen has continued to invest heavily in the construction, installation and supply of water systems and water points in Machakos, Embu, Kitui, and other host counties across the country.

“We have a robust CSI strategy, which recognizes that Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects must be inclusive to achieve the basic human right to water and sanitation and reach the most vulnerable, while setting the tone for inclusion in other community- based projects,” said Mr. Igecha.

Through the KenGen Foundation, KenGen implements its social activities through sustainable projects focusing on three core pillars namely Education, Environment, Water and Sanitation. The Foundation complements the Company’s efforts in contributing to the general health and welfare of host communities.

Other related community-beneficial activities implemented by KenGen in partnership with key stakeholders, donors, and County Governments include building of sand dams, construction of water tanks, and provision of piped water.

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Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC - KenGen is the leading electricity generation company in 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 1,818MW, of which over 86% is drawn from green sources namely: Hydro (826MW), Geothermal (713MW), Thermal (253MW), and Wind (26MW).

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Davis Chirchir - Cabinet Secretary, Energy and Petroleum

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CABINET SECRETARY, ENERGY AND PETROLEUM- KENYA

Mr. Davis Chirchir is the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Energy and Petroleum in Kenya. He provides policy, oversight and leadership in the corporate institutional framework of the Ministry. The institutions under this framework include:

  • Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
  • National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK)
  • Kenya Petroleum Oil Refineries (KPRL)
  • Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)
  • Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC(KenGen)
  • The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (KPLC)
  • Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC)
  • Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO)
  • Geothermal Development Company (GDC)
  • Energy Tribunal
  • Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA)
  • Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

He has in-depth experience in project development, management and execution and is skilled in strategic analysis and financial management

Mr. Chirchir previously led the Ministry in the same capacity from 2013 to 2015. This is therefore his second appointment as the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum; a testament to his in-depth understanding of the sector and the impact he had. Prior to his nomination and appointment as the Cabinet Secretary, he was the Chief of Staff to the Deputy President.

He was also a Commissioner at the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) where he spearheaded the introduction and application of information technology and reform initiatives in voter registration and election results management.

This was preceded by his role as General Manager at Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (KPTC) where he coordinated the restructuring of KPTC to create Telkom Kenya, Communication Commission of Kenya, Postal Corporation of Kenya and staff Pension Fund. He also coordinated the privatization of Telkom Kenya and establishment of Safaricom. He was a member of the Technology Committee at Nairobi Stock Exchange and supported the computerization of the Central Depository and Trading System.

Mr. Chirchir holds a Masters of Business Administration in International Management from Royal Holloway School of Management, University of London. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in Tele-traffic Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Physics from the University of Nairobi.

Kamau Alex Wachira - Principal Secretary

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Alex Kamau Wachira - Principal Secretary

The Principal Secretary joins the State Department for Energy with a wealth of experience from the private sector where he worked variously as an investment banker. His latest assignment was with Faida Investment Bank where he traded and structured Treasury bonds and Corporate bonds at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). Other assignments include working with Dyer & Blair Investment Bank and Genghis Capital limited in the same capacity.

PS Wachira has served in various leadership’s positions right from his university days. He was a founding member of the Bonds Market Association as well as a member of the Steering Committee of the Kenya Association of Stock Brokers and Investment Bankers (KASIB). His contribution to the Bond’s market saw him being appointed to the Central Depository Project at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In 2021, the project dealt in government securities worth 900 billion, the highest turnover ever in Kenya.

The PS launched his career in the financial sector after participating in the issuance of the Safaricom IPO in 2008 where he interned. He had prior completed a Bsc Degree course from the University of Nairobi. At Campus, he served as the Secretary General NUNSA and Treasurer for the Confederation of Medical Students Association. He is currently pursuing an MA in Leadership at Pan African Christian University.

A strong believer in servant leadership through community engagement and development, in that position, the PS was able to spearhead initiatives such, as free medical camps for Cancer Screening, Tree planting, Youth Mentorship Programmes, and Sports Tournaments among others. Born and bred in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County, the PS is a family man who’s strict up bringing is instrumental in shaping him into the person he is.

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