KenGen has announced a significant investment of Sh32 billion in a new 80MW geothermal power plant in Olkaria, Naivasha. The project, known as Olkaria VII, will further solidify Kenya’s position as a regional leader in geothermal energy. The Olkaria VII project will increase KenGen’s geothermal capacity from 799MW to 879MW, contributing significantly to the country’s…
Nairobi, Kenya, 2024 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has topped the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies for 2024” list by Time magazine and Statista. This recognition reflects Schneider Electric’s ambitious goals to reduce its own emissions, but also the company’s commitment to helping its customers to become…
For decades, a stark divide existed in Kenya between urban centers bathed in electric lights and rural communities shrouded in darkness. This lack of access to electricity hindered development, limited educational opportunities, and stifled economic potential in vast swathes of the country. However, the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) has embarked on an…
A surge of optimism is coursing through Kenya’s energy sector with the announcement of a Sh28 billion grant for a national grid upgrade. Awarded the Kenya Power, this investment aims to tackle challenges and create a more reliable, sustainable energy future. Kenya faces a crucial hurdle in its development – meeting the ever-increasing demand for…
Based on recent updates in Kenya (as of June 13, 2024), Kenya Power is rolling out a program to update the software on prepaid meter tokens. Here’s how to upgrade your meter token: The Process: Receive the Codes: You’ll receive two separate 20-digit codes from Kenya Power via SMS. Here is the reset and update…
For Kenyans, reliable and affordable electricity is a cornerstone of daily life, powering homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure. Recognizing this, Kenya Power has embarked on an ambitious campaign dubbed “Update Token Meter Yako” (Swahili for “Update Your Token Meter”). This mammoth undertaking aims to secure the nation’s energy future, one meter at a time. The…
Over 6,000 people in Murang’a are about to get electricity from a big project by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). The corporation is currently executing 87 projects at different stages, with a total cost of Sh434 million. The high cost of grid connection and the absence of necessary infrastructure have been the…
A collaborative effort between Schneider Electric Limited Kenya,The State Department for TVET, The French Ministry, and the National Education has seen the launch of a center of excellence equipped with electrical and automation systems to provide hands-on experience to students at PC Kinyanjui Training Institute in Nairobi. The newly launched center of excellence is Equipped…
