KenGen Assures Stable Power Supply During Festive Season as Seven Forks Posts Strong Output
Latest dam readings show that all major reservoirs are operating at safe and optimal levels, with Masinga at 1,054.49 meters, Kamburu at 1,005.04 meters, Gitaru at 923.18 meters, Kindaruma at 780.05 meters and Kiambere at 697.44 meters
By : Mweru Mbugua
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured the public of a steady and reliable electricity supply during the Christmas and New Year festivities, citing strong performance from its Seven Forks hydro power cascade
In a statement released on Monday, KenGen confirmed that the hydro system is currently generating high output, ensuring sufficient low-cost renewable energy for the national grid despite global volatility in energy prices
“As of the morning of December 8, total hydro generation from the system stood at 473.14MW against an installed capacity of 600.4MW,” said KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga
Latest dam readings show that all major reservoirs are operating at safe and optimal levels, with Masinga at 1,054.49 meters, Kamburu at 1,005.04 meters, Gitaru at 923.18 meters, Kindaruma at 780.05 meters and Kiambere at 697.44 meters
“These healthy reservoir levels signal sustained generation capacity across the cascade thanks to our robust water management program that ensures we deliver power output even during low rainfall seasons,” Njenga noted
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He added that the strong performance reflects Kenya’s disciplined resource management and long-term approach to safeguarding national energy security
“As the world grapples with climate volatility and rising energy prices, Kenya stands out,” he said
KenGen maintains that with current generation levels and stable reservoir conditions, Kenyans should expect uninterrupted power supply throughout the festive season
