KenGen Seeks Nod from EPRA to Supply Power to its Green Energy Park

KenGen is seeking approval from Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority(EPRA) to transmit and distribute electricity within its own Olkaria Green Energy Park.

The Green Energy Park is KenGen flagship platform for attracting and nurturing future-focused industries powered by 100% renewable geothermal energy.

Designed to give investors unmatched energy security, cost efficiency, and a sustainability advantage, the Park combines clean power, modern utilities, and strategic location into one seamless industrial ecosystem.

Whether for green manufacturing, data operations, research facilities, or climate-aligned enterprises, the Park offers ready land parcels, stable infrastructure, and direct access to KenGen technical expertise.

It is not just an industrial zone—it is a long-term investment opportunity positioned to shape Kenya’s green economic future and strengthen Africa’s renewable energy leadership.

The Green Energy Park has already attracted four global investors, spanning critical future industries.

These investors include Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KOTDA) & ECO Cloud – Advancing Africa’s digital backbone with a hyperscale data centre; Kaishan Group Co. Ltd (China) – Developing a geothermal-powered green fertilizer complex; Aquilastar Corporate Investment Company – Establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing hub and Synergetic Development Group Ltd – Building an integrated steel fabrication facility

The Park is made up of digital infrastructure to heavy industry, a fully diversified green industrial ecosystem in motion.

KenGen Green Energy Park Specifications

If EPRA gives a go ahead to KenGen, this development could signal an early controlled pilot toward captive or private power distribution before any broader future expansion.

The Green Park sits on 8,292 acres and is Gazetted as Special Economic Zone with Developer and operator license.

KenGen is East Africa’s leading electricity generating company, established in 1954 under the name Kenya Power Company (KPC).

The shareholders of KPC contracted the East Africa Power and Lighting Company (EAP&L) to manage KPC.

In 1983, EAP&L changed to Kenya Power and Lighting Company. In 1998, the Kenya Power Company transitioned to Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) to focus exclusively on electricity generation.

In 2006, the Government of Kenya listed KenGen on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, opening it to public investment and setting the stage for sustainable growth and innovation.

Today, KenGen generates about 60% of Kenya’s electricity, with an installed capacity of 1,786 MW drawn from hydro, geothermal, wind, and thermal sources. The company operates major power plants in five regions: Geothermal Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, Central Office and Thermal Region. Beyond Kenya, KenGen provides geothermal expertise and energy development services to countries such as Ethiopia, Djibouti, Tanzania, Eswatini among others.

The firm aims to deliver competitively priced electricity to the region by leveraging its highly skilled talent, engaging closely with stakeholders, employing efficient processes, and utilizing modern technology.

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