Kenya’s wind‑energy sector is still emerging, but its impact is already tangible, driven by a handful of major projects and ambitious plans. As of 2025, the country’s installed wind capacity stands at roughly 336 MW, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Here are the most important wind farms in Kenya, ranked not just by capacity but by their strategic value and future potential.
1. Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
By far Kenya’s crown jewel in wind energy, the Lake Turkana facility (in Marsabit County) has a capacity of 310 MW, making it not only Kenya’s largest but one of the largest in Africa. Commissioned in 2018/2019, it comprises 365 turbines and is connected to the national grid via a 436 km transmission line. This project is transformative: it significantly boosts the national grid, powers a substantial number of households, and offsets a large volume of CO₂ emissions.
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2. Kipeto Wind Power Station
Located in Kajiado County, Kipeto is Kenya’s second-largest wind farm, with a capacity of 100 MW. It was fully commissioned in January 2021, using 60 GE turbines. The farm operates under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Kenya Power, and there are plans to expand it to 200 MW by adding 18 more turbines.
3. Ngong Hills Wind Farm
This is one of Kenya’s oldest wind installations, run by KenGen. According to EPRA’s site, it has 25.5 MW capacity. While modest, Ngong’s location in Kajiado County and its long history make it symbolically and technically important.
Notable / Planned Projects to Watch
Because Kenya doesn’t yet have many more operational wind farms, several proposed or planned projects deserve attention for their potential to reshape the wind landscape.
- Meru Wind Power Station – KenGen plans a major 400 MW wind farm in Meru County (near Isiolo), though progress has been uneven. If built, this would more than double Kenya’s current wind capacity.
- Marsabit 1,000 MW Wind Plan – According to The Standard, KenGen aims to develop a massive wind farm in Marsabit, eventually scaling to 1,000 MW across phases. This is a long-term bet, but if successful, it could make Kenya a major wind-power exporter.
Kenya’s wind energy sector is small but growing, anchored by Lake Turkana and Kipeto, and with big plans ahead. As these projects scale, wind could play an increasingly strategic role in the country’s clean‑energy transition.
Really interesting to see Kenya developing its wind energy! It’s fantastic to see these projects making such a difference.