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Kengen and GDC seeks 80mw from Baringo geothermal fields

The PS for Energy Alex Wachira (C) joins senior Kengen officers and contractors in touring Olkaria I power plant in Naivasha which is currently undergoing rehabilitation with plans to pump 63mw into the national grid once complete. [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.

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