The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has reaffirmed its position as the country’s primary electricity producer, supplying over 57% of Kenya’s daily electricity needs, according to recent data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

In a statement released on Friday, KenGen revealed that its geothermal plants generated 13,678 megawatt-hours (MWh), while hydropower stations contributed 10,915 MWh. Notably, the Kiambere hydropower plant alone produced 2,908 MWh, with support from other key stations such as Gitaru, Kamburu, and Masinga, all of which played a significant role in maintaining grid stability and stabilizing electricity costs.

“We are committed to supplying steady and reliable baseload power to light our homes and drive Kenya’s industrialisation. This is why in our 10-year G2G strategy, we are working to deliver 1,500MW of electricity all from renewable sources including geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar,” said Eng. Peter Njenga, KenGen Managing Director and CEO.

KenGen emphasized the importance of geothermal energy as a consistent baseload source, aligning with national goals to reduce dependency on expensive thermal imports and increase the share of renewable energy. On the day in question, national energy demand reached 42,943.11 MWh, supplemented by other sources such as wind, thermal, and imports from Uganda and Ethiopia. However, it was KenGen’s stable output from indigenous resources that ensured overall grid reliability.

With a current installed capacity of 1,786 MW—93% of which is from renewable sources including hydro (826 MW), geothermal (754 MW), and wind (25.5 MW)—KenGen is leading Kenya’s transition to a greener energy future. The company also underscored the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades to keep pace with the country’s rising energy demand.

KenGen’s continued investments in renewable energy and its long-term strategy aim to secure a resilient and sustainable power supply that supports economic growth and industrialisation across Kenya.