Crime
Two arrested in Nairobi over alleged theft of KenGen laptop and iPad
The two suspects remain in police custody as detectives pursue further leads, including efforts to recover the remaining stolen property
KenGen
Corridors of Justice
Former KenGen employee jailed 11 years over fake certificates
According to the ODPP, the court heard that Nyabuti used a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate showing a mean grade of C- to secure employment at the state-owned power company.
Business
KenGen revenue rises 6.4% to Sh59.7bn as electricity demand reaches record high
The power generator said revenue increased from Sh56.1 billion in the previous financial year, while operating profit rose to Sh14.2 billion from Sh13.6 billion.
Counties
Senate seeks safety assurances over proposed Sh500 billion Siaya nuclear power plant
Appearing before the committee chaired by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga on Thursday, NuPEA Chief Executive Officer Justus Wabuyabo said Lenya Village had been identified as the preferred site for Kenya's first nuclear power plant following extensive regional assessments and screening of potential locations.
Rift Valley
West Pokot Crash: 13 pupils rushed to hospital after two buses crash
The emergency response agency said teams from West Pokot and Turkana counties moved to the scene to provide assistance, working together with county ambulance services, a Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) ambulance, the National Police Service and other responders.
News
KenGen to seek transmission and distribution licences for Green Energy Park
The utility said the proposed licences will not negatively affect the public or local authorities. KenGen has invited stakeholders to inspect application documents and submit objections or representations to the regulator within 30 days.
News
Leaders back nuclear project in Siaya but demand strict public engagement
Siaya Governor James Orengo said the project offers a rare chance to change the county’s economic direction, arguing that it could attract investors, create jobs and open up industrial growth in a region mostly driven by small-scale economic activity. He said access to affordable power would be key in drawing manufacturing and large-scale investment.
Business
Court stops KenGen tender as funding dispute derails Olkaria VII
At the centre of the case is a tender for consultancy services linked to the Olkaria VII geothermal project, an 80.3-megawatt plant planned for the Olkaria geothermal field in Naivasha. The project is part of efforts to increase electricity generation from renewable sources and improve supply stability.
News
Ruto seeks global backing for Kenya’s 3,000MW nuclear plan
Ruto revealed that Kenya plans to expand its electricity capacity from the current 3,300 megawatts by adding 10,000 megawatts within the next five to seven years. Of this, 3,000 megawatts will come from nuclear power, forming a key part of efforts to ensure steady and clean energy supply.
News
Masinga Dam near full as KenGen backs 700MW High Grand Falls plan
The company said on Thursday that the 700-megawatt project aligns with Kenya’s push to expand affordable and clean energy capacity to support industrial growth and wider economic development.
News
No injuries or power disruption after incident at Ngong wind farm
KenGen confirmed that electricity supply remains stable, noting that “All other turbines at the facility remain fully operational.” The company emphasized that the incident was isolated and did not affect the wider operations of the wind farm.
Business
KenGen raises Sh1.37bn for unpaid customer bills
KenGen’s impairment allowance rose sharply from Sh774.71 million in the previous year, highlighting the impact of delayed payments from both commercial and non-commercial customers.