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KenGen in plans to sell power directly to large consumers

KenGen Managing Director Albert Mugo (right) welcomes former chairman Titus Mbathi to yesterday’s investors’ briefing. Looking on (centre) is KenGen chairman Joshua Choge. [photo: courtesy]

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is in plans to supply electricity directly to consumers.

The move aims to cushion KenGen from risks associated with the current single buyer model where Kenya Power buys all the power generated in the country for resale to retail consumers.

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