By Njeri Irungu,
December, 8, 2025.
Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenyan households and businesses are set to enjoy greater stability in electricity supply and costs this festive season, following strong hydropower performance from Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen). The company has reported steady and reliable output from its Seven Forks hydro cascade, easing pressure on the national grid and reducing dependence on more expensive power sources amid lingering global energy price volatility.
KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, said the company’s hydropower plants are delivering consistent and dependable generation, reinforcing hydropower’s position as the backbone of Kenya’s energy stability. As of the morning of December 8, total hydropower generation stood at 473.14 megawatts, against an installed capacity of 600.4 megawatts — a level he said is sufficient to support stable power supply through the festive period and into the new year.
Current dam levels across the Seven Forks cascade have remained healthy and within safe operational ranges, reflecting effective water management and sustained inflows. Masinga Dam, the country’s largest hydropower reservoir, recorded a water level of 1,054.49 metres, just below its maximum of 1,056.50 metres and well above the minimum operational mark of 1,037 metres. Kamburu Dam stood at 1,005.04 metres, Gitaru at 923.18 metres, Kindaruma at 780.05 metres and Kiambere at 697.44 metres, all comfortably above their respective minimum thresholds.
Eng. Njenga noted that these levels demonstrate the effectiveness of KenGen’s water stewardship and long-term planning, enabling the company to maintain strong output even during periods of low rainfall. He emphasized that hydropower remains Kenya’s cheapest source of electricity and plays a critical role in shielding consumers from sharp price increases by limiting reliance on costly thermal generation.
The strong performance of the hydro system, he said, highlights KenGen’s role in supporting economic resilience by delivering affordable, clean and dependable energy into the national grid. Beyond generation, the company continues to invest in watershed protection, reforestation of key catchment areas and climate-resilience initiatives to safeguard long-term water sustainability.
KenGen has also reaffirmed its commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity through capital investments in new green assets, digital plant optimisation and broader clean energy initiatives. With the Seven Forks cascade performing strongly and electricity demand expected to rise in line with economic activity, the company anticipates sustained momentum in the months ahead.
As climate volatility and global energy price pressures persist, KenGen says Kenya is well-positioned to maintain energy stability, lower consumer costs and strengthen its standing as a regional renewable energy powerhouse.
