Kenyan households and businesses are set for enhanced electricity price stability this festive season following sustained hydropower generation by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), which has maintained robust output across its Seven Forks hydro cascade, despite global volatility in energy markets.
KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, in a statement to newsrooms, said the Company’s hydropower plants are delivering strong and steady output, contributing significantly to national electricity stability and easing pressure on power bills, as demand rises toward the end-of-year period.
“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 Eng. Njenga.
“Kenyans can expect stable supply during the festive season and into the new year, reinforcing our energy security at a time of increased national consumption,” he added.
He said current dam level readings, show all major reservoirs in the Seven Forks system, are operating well within safe and optimal ranges.
Masinga, Kenya’s largest hydropower dam, recorded 1,054.49 metres against a maximum of 1,056.50 metres and a minimum operational level of 1,037 metres.
Kamburu stood at 1,005.04 metres, Gitaru at 923.18 metres, Kindaruma at 780.05 metres and Kiambere at 697.44 metres each comfortably above minimum operating levels.
“These healthy reservoir levels signal sustained generation capacity across the cascade thanks to our robust water management programme, which ensures we deliver reliable output even during low-rains periods,” Eng. Njenga noted.
He emphasised that strong hydropower performance continues to cushion electricity costs by reducing reliance on expensive thermal generation.
“Hydro generation is the backbone of Kenya’s energy affordability and a stabiliser of national supply. The strong performance of our dams reflects sound planning, disciplined resource management and a long-term commitment to energy security,” he said.
Eng. Njenga also affirmed KenGen’s continued investment in watershed conservation, reforestation around key catchments and climate-resilience initiatives aimed at safeguarding long-term water sustainability.
“As the world grapples with climate volatility and rising energy prices, Kenya stands out, KenGen is ensuring stability today, while building a clean-energy future that is environmentally secure and economically competitive. We are strengthening reliability and reinforcing Kenya’s position as a renewable-power leader.” he said.
He added that KenGen will continue expanding renewable capacity, advancing digital plant optimisation and investing in new green-generation projects as demand grows alongside economic activity.
By Naif Rashid
