KenGen (Kenya Electricity Generating Company) has assured Kenyan households and businesses that the country has adequate electricity supply during the festive season that runs into January 2026. This is despite failure of the long rains in many parts of the country. This disclosure provides relief to households and business that have power bills featuring as big ticket items on their monthly budget.
Available data shows that current dam level readings on KenGen’s major water reservoirs are operating safely within optimal ranges.
For instance, Kenya’s largest hydropower dam, Masinga, recorded 1,054.49 meters against a maximum of 1,056.50 and a minimum operational level of 1,037 meters.
“These healthy reservoir levels signal sustained generation capacity across the cascade thanks to our robust water management program that ensure we deliver power output even during low rains seasons,” said Eng. Njenga.
KenGen Data on Hydro Electricity Supply
Similarly, KenGen reported that Kamburu stood at 1,005.04 meters, Gitaru at 923.18 meters, Kindaruma at 780.05 meters, and Kiambere at 697.44 meters, all comfortably above their respective minimum operating levels.
This comes after KenGen announced that its Seven Forks hydro cascade is generating robust output, providing the country with abundant low-cost renewable electricity at a time when global energy prices remain volatile.
KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga said the company reported steady hydropower generation across the Seven Forks cascade.
“As of the morning of December 8, total hydro generation from the system stood at 473.14MW against an installed capacity of 600.4MW,” said Eng. Njenga, adding that Kenyans can expect stable supply during the festive season into the new year, reinforcing Kenya’s energy security at a time of increased demand.
The performance demonstrates KenGen’s continued ability to deliver low-cost, dependable power into the national grid. Hydropower remains the country’s cheapest source of electricity, and the company said that maintaining strong generation allows it to moderate overall power costs and reduce reliance on more expensive thermal power, ultimately protecting consumers and industry from price shocks.
“Hydro generation is not only the backbone of Kenya’s energy affordability, but also a stabilizer of national supply and a critical pillar of our renewable generation mix. The strong performance of our dams reflects sound planning, disciplined resource management, and a long-term view of national energy security,” said Eng. Njenga.
KenGen said it will continue to invest in watershed conservation, reforestation around key catchment areas and climate-resilience initiatives designed to secure long-term water sustainability for the good of all Kenyans.
“As the world grapples with climate volatility and rising energy prices, Kenya stands out,” said Eng. Njenga adding, “KenGen is ensuring stability today, while building a clean-energy future that is environmentally secure and economically competitive. We are strengthening reliability and reinforcing Kenya’s position as a renewable powerhouse.”
The company reaffirmed its commitment to continued capital investment in renewable assets, digital plant optimization and green-energy expansion initiatives. With the Seven Forks performing strongly and demand expected to grow alongside economic activity, KenGen said it anticipates sustained momentum into the coming months.
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