KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga addressing the media at KenGen Seven Forks Dam Cascade at Masinga Dam.
By Peace Muthoka
Nairobi, Monday, December 8, 2025: Kenyan households and businesses can expect relief this festive season as strong hydropower output keeps electricity stable and protects consumers from rising global energy costs. The update offers welcome reassurance at a time when economic pressure remains high.
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) said its Seven Forks hydro cascade is generating strong output, giving the country abundant low-cost renewable power when global markets remain unpredictable. The performance strengthens Kenya’s position as a regional clean-energy leader.
KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga said hydropower generation across the Seven Forks cascade remained steady, securing Kenya’s electricity supply at a time when affordable power matters most to economic resilience.
“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. He added that Kenyans should expect reliable supply through the festive season and into the new year as demand rises.
Dam level readings show that all major KenGen reservoirs remain safely within optimal operating ranges. Masinga, the country’s largest hydropower dam, recorded 1,054.49 meters against a maximum of 1,056.50 and a minimum operational level of 1,037 meters.
Kamburu stood at 1,005.04 meters, Gitaru at 923.18 meters, Kindaruma at 780.05 meters, and Kiambere at 697.44 meters. All remain well above their minimum operating levels, confirming strong water availability across the cascade.
“These healthy reservoir levels signal sustained generation capacity thanks to our robust water management program that ensures we deliver power even during low rainfall seasons,” said Eng. Njenga.
The strong performance highlights KenGen’s ability to supply low-cost, dependable power into the national grid. Hydropower remains Kenya’s cheapest electricity source. Eng. Njenga said that steady output continues to moderate national power costs and reduce reliance on costly thermal plants, shielding Kenyan consumers and industries from price shocks.
“Hydro generation is the backbone of Kenya’s energy affordability and a stabilizer of national supply. It remains a pillar of our renewable mix. The strong performance of our dams reflects sound planning, disciplined management, and a long-term outlook on national energy security,” he said.
KenGen said it will continue investing in watershed conservation, reforestation around key catchment areas, and climate-resilience programs that secure long-term water sustainability for the country.
“As the world faces climate volatility and rising energy prices, Kenya stands out,” said Eng. Njenga. “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 investment in renewable assets, digital plant optimization, and green-energy expansion. With the Seven Forks performing strongly and demand expected to rise with increased economic activity, KenGen said it remains confident of sustained momentum in the coming months.
