The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media
platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting,
digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading
multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and
international interest.
Engineers from Kengen work on one of the geothermal wells in Olkaria Naivasha. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) plans to spend Sh32.2 billion in building a new geothermal power plant at its fields in Olkaria, Naivasha.
The firm said the plant, which is expected to have a capacity of 80.3 megawatts, is part of its plans to bring onboard an additional 3,000MW of renewable energy to the national electricity grid over the next 10 years.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.