Consumers will continue enjoying stable supply and low power bills, Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has said.
This is on the back of affordable and reliable hydroelectric power (HEP), which it said continues, even as the heavy rains that recently swept across the country subside.
KenGen on Thursday said its proactive water management programme, particularly at the Seven Forks dams in Embu and Machakos counties, is ensuring uninterrupted power supply from the critical installations.
According to the firm, its water management strategy has allowed the company to maintain optimal dam levels, ensuring that hydroelectric power generation continues uninterrupted throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions.
"As KenGen, we have taken significant steps to manage our water resources efficiently. This means that even in the dry seasons, we can continue to produce clean and affordable hydroelectric power, which remains a vital component of the national grid," managing director and CEO Peter Njenga said.
As of Thursday, Masinga Dam, the largest in the cascade, recorded a water level of 1,056.35 meters against a maximum level of 1,056.50 meters above sea level, while Kiambere Dam, the last in the cascade, recorded 698.68 meters against a maximum of 700 meters.
All five dams in the Seven Forks system are currently operating at optimal levels, injecting clean energy into the national grid, Njenga affirmed.
" Despite the change in weather patterns, we have positioned ourselves to ensure that hydropower remains a stable source of energy for Kenyans throughout the year," he said.
Hydropower is not only a cost-effective source of electricity, but it also plays a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions.
"By relying on renewable energy sources like hydro, geothermal, wind, and solar, we are contributing significantly to Kenya’s climate goals and the global fight against climate change,"Njenga noted.
KenGen which has continued to invest in renewable energy, led by geothermal in Naivasha, offers the cheapest power to utility firm Kenya Power for distribution to the public, compared to other Independent Power Producers.
Renewable energy accounts for 84.7 per cent of the country's total energy mix while thermal and imports account for 10.5 per cent and 4.85 per cent, respectively.
