The Kenya Electric Generating Company (Kengen), has assured Kenyans that the benefits of affordable and reliable hydroelectric power will continue even as the dry spell period continue being experienced.
The Kengen Managing Director Eng. Peter Njenga through a press release said their proactive water management program at the Seven Folks dam in Embu and Machakos is ensuring uninterrupted power supply for the nation.
Eng. Njenga maintained the company’s ability to continuously provide reliable energy despite the changing weather patterns.
“We have positioned ourselves to ensure Hydro Electric Power remains a stable source of energy throughout the year,” said Njenga.
Njenga noted that all five dams are operating at optimal level, thus injecting clean energy into the National Grid with Masinga dam being the largest in the cascade, on Thursday recorded a water level of 1,056,35 meters against a maximum of 1,056,50 meters above sea level, while Kiambere dam being the last in the cascade recorded 638.68 meters against a max of 700 meters.
The Kengen Director highlighted that despite the full dams, Kengen water management system has prevented any overflows safeguarding communities from potential flooding and destruction of properties.
By Anne Kangero
