Join us in congratulating our MD and CEO,
@rebecca_miano
, on her nomination as the Cabinet Secretary for the East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development! ๐๐๐
#Cabinet
#RebeccaMiano
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KenGen has unveiled its first four Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Nairobi today in a move to support its diversification ambitions in the e-mobility sector.
#KenGenElectricVehicles
#EnergyChampion
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Good afternoon. We are delighted to be in Galla Le Koma, Djibouti for the official contract signing with Djiboutian Office of Geothermal Energy Development) (ODDEG) for drilling of three geothermal wells to the tune of Ksh.709 million.
#KenGenEnergizingAfrica
#EnergyChampion
KenGen is pleased to announce successful synchronization of
#OlkariaV
unit 1 to the national grid on Friday 26th July.
The unit achieved the design full load of 86.6 MW at 1720 hrs on Saturday 27th which is above the rated capacity of 82.7 MW.
#EnergyForTheNation
KenGen PLC is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Ksh 5.8 billion contract to drill 12 geothermal wells in Ethiopia.
The contract with IPP Tulu Moye Geothermal Operations PLC will also include installing a water supply system & equipment.
#KenGenEnergizingAfrica
Thrilled to introduce Eng. Peter Njenga as our new MD & CEO!๐๐
With his vast experience and visionary leadership, we are confident he will elevate
@KenGenKenya
to greater heights.
Join us in congratulating Eng. Njenga and wishing him success in his new role!
#GreenEnergyKE
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KenGen has started drilling the first geothermal well for Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) company, setting in motion phase II of the Ksh.7.6 billion contract.
#KenGenEnergizingAfrica
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Today, German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, together with CS,
@EnergyMinK
have officially launched the uprating project of Olkaria I Additional Unit 4, 5, and Olkaria IV geothermal power plants which are best known as the iconic 280MW project.
#GermanyInOlkaria
#GreenEnergyKE
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All our geothermal power stations in Olkaria are up and running, generating clean energy to the grid.
Photo: Olkaria I AU 4,5, & 6 now the largest of its kind in the world at 234MW.
#EnergyForTheNation
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#IkoKaziKE
in the following areas:
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. Technicians
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Itโs a beautiful morning to make history at the home of geothermal as we break ground for the 83.3MW Olkaria 1 unit 6 power project later on today.
#KenGenEnergizingKE
Former President, Uhuru Kenyatta, in June 2022, commissioned the 172MW Olkaria V and 86MW Olkaria I Additional Unit (AU) 6 Geothermal Power Plants.
#SDG7
#KenGen2022Recap
#EnergyChampion
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KenGen embraces E-Mobility as a cornerstone of our eco-friendly strategy, aiming to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and boost EV adoption in Kenya.
#ACS23
#GreenEnergyKE
#EMobility
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KenGen joins E-Mobility leaders at
#ACS23
flag-off at the E-Mobility Parade, tackling climate change challenges in Africa and worldwide. ๐
#ACS23
#EMobility
#GreenEnergyKE
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We are pleased to have paid the National Government Ksh 1.15 billion in dividends for the financial year ended June 2019. The Government owns 70% stake at KenGen while 30% is owned by private shareholders.
We are upbeat here in Olkaria, it's a beautiful day as the home of Geothermal historically hosts the German Chancellor, H.E. Olaf Scholz. Join us!
#GermanyInOlkaria
#GreenEnergyKE
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KenGen has adopted a green energy strategy in expanding its generation with an emphasis on renewable sources such as geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar.
#KenGenWindEnergy
#EnergyChampion
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We are delighted to welcome General (Rtd) Samson Mwathethe as the Chairman of the KenGen Board.
General (Rtd) Mwathethe was elected by shareholders at yesterdayโs virtual AGM.
#KenGenAGM2019
#ChangeOfGuardKenGen
Congratulations MD & CEO Rebecca Miano on being recognized among top 25 CEOs making an impact in business!
Compiled by Business Monthly, the list features CEOs who have displayed tremendous leadership & sterling service to Kenyans.
#EnergyChampion
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His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta has today commissioned the 172MW Olkaria V and 86MW Olkaria I Additional Unit (AU) 6 Geothermal Power Plants today.
#RenewableEnergyKE
#EnergyChampion
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KenGen has announced a 14% increase in total revenue from KShs 21.8 billion in December 2020 to KShs 24.8 billion for the period ended 31st December 2021.
#KenGenHY2021
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Join us in congratulating MD & CEO Rebecca Miano for being featured among prominent leaders who continue to be instrumental in the growth and development of the African energy sector.
#EnergyChampion
#KenGenEnergizingAfrica
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Did you know that KenGen Olkaria II Geothermal Power Plant is the most photographed geothermal power plant in Kenya?
#KenGen2022Recap
#EnergyChampion
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Kenya is Africaโs number one geothermal energy producer and among top 10 in the world. The country has an estimated potential of 10,000MW along the Rift Valley. Locally, this potential is being harnessed in Olkaria, Menengai and Eburru fields.
#KenGenEnergizingAfrica
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KenGen is today hosting a historic visit by the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, at Olkaria Geothermal Spa. Accompanying him is a business delegation from Germany.
#GermanyInOlkaria
#GreenEnergyKE
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We brought home the New Media PR Campaign of the Year Award for KenGen
#EnergyChampion
digital campaign during the
#PRSKAwards2021
Thank you for being part of our story! ^ZB
We are delighted to announce that Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC is part of a consortium that bid and won a multi-million shillings contract to offer drilling services to Ethiopia.
#KenGenEnergizingAfrica
KenGen management team at the Naivasha sub-county hospital project site.
The company is currently undertaking construction of the sub-county hospital jointly with Nakuru County Government.
The project is scheduled for completion in 2021.
#KenGenCares
Currently,ย Ngong wind farmย contributesย 25.5ย MW of electricityย to the national gridย and is the first wind farm in East Africa.
#EnergyChampion
#RenewableEnergyKE
Congratulations Mrs.Rebecca Miano OGW, MD & CEO, KenGen, for the state commendation in recognition of efforts in advancing development of reliable, sustainable and competitively priced energy in Kenya and the region.
#EnergyForTheNation
#EnergyChampion
July - December 2019 internship opportunities at KenGen.
KenGen does not require candidates to pay to be considered for jobs or internships. Any requests for M-Pesa or cash payments should be ignored.
#EnergyForTheNation
MD and CEO,
@rebecca_miano
, set for the
#COP26
@UN
Climate Change conference in Glasgow. Join the LIVE panel discussion on Accelerating Clean Technology Innovation & Deployment with focus on power, road transport, hydrogen & steel:
#EnergyChampion
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@KenGenKenya
Managing Director and CEO, Mrs.
@rebecca_miano
, hosted
@KenyaPower_Care
Ag. MD & CEO, Eng. Rosemary Odour, on her maiden visit to KenGen since she was recently appointed to her new role. ^EM
"Olkaria is an expression of Kenya's strong leadership in climate protection, it is also a testimony of Kenya and German cooperation," - German Chancellor,
@Bundeskanzler
.
#GermanyInOlkaria
#GreenEnergyKE
^TK
โWe are proud as a country to have one of the highest green energy shares in the world. We have an installed capacity of about 3,200MW of electricity out of which more than 92% is from renewable sources ,โ
@EnergyMinK
CS, Davis Chirchir.
#GermanyInOlkaria
#GreenEnergyKE
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KenGen won the contract after responding to a request for proposal advertised by ODDEG in July 2020 for the provision of services for drilling of three geothermal wells. We emerged the best after a competitive process of evaluation & contract negotiation.
#KenGenEnergizingAfrica
For over four decades, not only has KenGenโs geothermal exploration efforts propelled the countryโs energy generation, but it has also positioned Kenya among the top ten geothermal-producing countries worldwide.
#KenGenNewHorizons
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#DYK
, the geothermal power stations and units owned by KenGen? Namely;
1. Olkaria I
2. Olkaria II
3. Olkaria IV
4. Olkaria V
In addition, KenGen also owns wellhead units in Olkaria and Eburru geothermal fields, a technology which is the first in Africa.
#EnergyChampion
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We are privileged to be hosting a high-level delegation comprising of the Commonwealth Secretary General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC accompanied by representatives of the Commonwealth in Olkaria today.
#CommonwealthInOlkaria
#EnergyChampion
#DYK
, as part of our efforts to enhance sustainability in power production, we have completed and commissioned a civil engineering materials testing laboratory at Olkaria, which serves to ensure quality control for all ongoing projects?
#SustainableKenGen
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KenGen plans to roll out about 30 Electric Vehicle (EVs) charging stations in major cities across the country.
The four EVs
@KenGenKenya
has launched will give the company first-hand experience and data on electric vehicles.
#KenGenElectricVehicles
#EnergyChampion
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The Board of Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC is pleased to announce the audited financial results for the year ended 30 June 2020. ^ZB
#KenGenFY2020
#EnergyChampion
#DYK
that Olkaria Geothermal Spa, the first of its kind in Africa is located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley? It is also right at the heart of the Hellโs Gate National Park, which was the setting the
#LionKing
film.
#KenGenFacts
Designed to resemble a turbine, the new hydro plaza has a 94 solar panel, solar powered street lights and garden lights. This innovative measure will ensure saving on electricity costs.
Currently, Hydro contributes 818.2 MW of electricity to the national grid.
#EnergyChampion
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#TBT
1973 - The second phase of geothermal exploration got underway with drilling of the first geothermal Well in Olkaria. Today, we have more than 300 Wells in
#Olkaria
- the green energy story continues.
Today, we celebrate our engineers! Engineering innovations are key in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals;
#SDG3
on water & sanitation,
#SDG7
on affordable & sustainable energy,
#SDG9
on innovation.
#WorldEngineeringDay
#EnergyChampion
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This is now the third geothermal drilling contract KenGen will be executing in the Horn of Africa with two others currently ongoing in Ethiopia.
#KenGenEnergizingAfrica
#EnergyChampion
Currently, the company is working on raising Masinga dam Spillway's height by an additional 1.5M. This will not only help store more water for energy generation, but further reduce effects of excess water downstream during heavy rains.
#KenGenRenewableHydro
#EnergyChampion
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KenGen plans to set up an Energy park at its geothermal power generation hub at Olkaria-Naivasha in order to take advantage of the competitively priced geothermal steam and electricity.
#KenGenProjects
#GreenEnergyKE
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KenGen is proud to be recognized for its astute financial reporting in one of the most coveted & prestigious accolades,the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award. For over seventeen years, FiRe Award has recognized & awarded the best reporting entities in East Africa.
#FireAwards2020
Germany and Kenya have a long history of collaboration, particularly in the energy sector.
In 2019, Kenya and Germany signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of renewable energy in Kenya.
#GermanyInOlkaria
#GreenEnergyKE
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We are delighted to learn that our MD & CEO Rebecca Miano is part of
@Africa_com
โs Definitive List of Women CEOs in Africa. Join us in congratulating & celebrating this distinguished recognition of outstanding African leaders!
#KenGenAccolades
Full list:
Kenya is Africaโs number one geothermal energy producer and among the top 10 globally. ๐ฅ
KenGen has a geothermal installed capacity of 706 MW and is the leading geothermal power producer on the continent.
#KenGenEnergizingAfrica
Thank you Kenya for putting us at the top. Our resolve to build a good working environment for our people has just received another boost. Our business is driven by our employees - the
#KenGenPeople
#Good2Great
via
@BrighterMonKE
Our footprint has spread significantly to cover two geothermal drilling contracts in Ethiopia and one in Djibouti, further bolstering the companyโs renewable energy footprint in the Horn of Africa.
#EnergyChampion
#KenGenGeothermalEnergy
We are currently undertaking construction of Naivasha Sub-County hospital jointly w/ Nakuru County Government.
Once complete, the ultra modern hospital will greatly improve health services in the region mainly at this time of the pandemic.
#KenGenCares
Today under the leadership of our MD & CEO,
@rebecca_miano
, we held our Annual Roundtable Leadership Meeting, to discuss corporate plans for 2022 towards delivering universal and affordable energy for the nation.
#EnergyChampion
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ : This is to announce that we will now require a COVID-19 vaccination certificate for entry to the Olkaria Spa.
Please note that there will be no admission without proof of vaccination. ^ZB
Partnerships have over the years played a major role in the growth of our organization. We remain grateful to those who have supported us in our energy production journey.หJO
#MDWednesdays