What is Kengen – Kenya electricity generating company?

Kenya Electricity Generating Company, or simply KenGen, is a parastatal company and is the largest electric power producer in Kenya, producing approximately 75% of the electricity consumed in the country.

Who is Kengen power generation company?

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 75 percent of electricity capacity installed in the country. The company utilizes various sources to generate electricity ranging from hydro, geothermal, thermal and wind

When was Kenya Power Company founded?

The company was founded on 1 February 1954 as the Kenya Power Company (KPC) and was commissioned to construct the transmission line between Nairobi and Tororo in Uganda. This was to transmit power generated at the Owen Falls Dam to Kenya. KPC was also tasked to develop electricity generating facilities in the country.

Who is the largest private power generator in Kenya?

Following reporting of the annual results for Kenya Power, details emerged of the proceeds of electricity sold by generators in Kenya to the company. The numbers show that Ormat Technology’s subsidiary OrPower4 is the largest private power generator in the country.

Is Kenya Power a public company?

Kenya Power is a public company listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The company is a national electric utility company, managing electric metering, licensing, billing, emergency electricity service and customer relations.

Who are the senior management team of Kenya Power Company?

At Kenya Power Company, our Senior Management Team includes Eng. Rosemary Oduor, the Ag. Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, and Imelda Bore.