Kengen, GDC seek 80mw from Baringo geothermal fields

PS for Energy Alex Wachira tours Olkaria I power plant with Kengen officials as rehabilitation aims to add 63MW to the national grid. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Kengen and Geothermal Development Company (GDC) will partner to pump an extra 87mw into the national grid from the geothermal-rich areas of Baringo.

Plans are underway to construct two power plants in Silali and Paka areas as demand for electricity in the country continues to increase.