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KenGen explores more geothermal fields as electricity demand soars

Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir at one of the geothermal wells in Pakka Hills in Baringo County where Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is undertaking various electricity projects. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is in the process of exploring more geothermal fields in the country as electricity demand rises.

The company has identified parts of Suswa, Olkaria, Menengai, and Sirali in Baringo as some of the major fields that have high potential of geothermal.

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