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Kengen seeking 200mw from wind power in Marsabit

The CS for Energy David Chirchir at one of the geothermal wells in Pakka Hills in Baringo County where Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is undertaking various electricity projects. The company is projecting an extra 100mw from the region by 2026. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Kengen Electricity Generating Company (KENGEN) is seeking an extra 200mega watts from wind power in Marsabit County in its effort to meet rising demands of power in the country.

The company has already embarked on feasibility studies in the region as the government gears towards fully phasing out thermal power in the next five years.

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