KenGen revives power station to stabilize supply in western region

CHRIS MAHANDARA-KNA 

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has revived the Muhoroni Gas Turbine Plant to stabilize power supply in the West ern Region. 

This has added an additional 60 mega watts to the national grid, ending perennial power blackouts in the area. Energy Cabinet Secre tary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi said the move is part of the government’s broader plan to stabilize supply in the region and spur eco nomic development. 

Speaking during a tour of the Sondu-Miriu Power Plant in Kisumu County, the CS said the government is undertaking major projects to scale up power generation and supply in the region.

He highlighted the construction of the Sondu-Ndhiwa line, which is in the formative stages. Once completed, it will enhance supply in the area for both domestic and industrial use. 

The Awendo-Masaba Power Line, he added, has been completed and will soon be powered to serve thousands of households in the area.

Plans to upgrade the Gogo Power Station in Migori County from 2 megawatts to 8.6 mega watts are at an advanced stage, with the construc tion of a modern substation at Thurdibuoro set to guarantee uninterrupted power supply. 

“We now have a total installed capacity of 3,200 megawatts in the country. Our visit here today is routine as we seek to modernise our infrastructure, to scale-up generation and stabilise supply,” he said. 

Wandayi further announced plans to establish an irrigation scheme on the lower River Miriu in Kisumu to scale-up food production. T he CS said the irrigation component was part of the Sondu Miriu Power plant but has not been actualised.