KenGen to switch off hydro stations if it does not rain soon

75 views · Published 20 February 2018 · 2:21 · Indexed 23 September 2026

Channel: KBC Channel 1 · 2018 · News & Politics

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KenGen says it will be forced to shut down power stations running on hydro in coming weeks if the expected rains delay. Managing Director Rebecca Miano says already some of hydro power stations which draw their water from River Tana comprising Masinga, Kindaruma, Gitaru and Kiambere power plants are operating below minimum operating levels. This means the cost of electricity is likely to increase as the generator switches on more thermal plants in place of the cheap hydro power the nation.
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