Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is positioning its renewable energy capacity as a magnet for manufacturers and other high‑energy users, seeking to broaden revenue beyond electricity sales.

The core of the plan is the Green Energy Park at Olkaria, which will co‑locate geothermal generation with industrial facilities, offering reliable, low‑carbon power as an incentive for investors.

KenGen’s push comes as Kenya’s peak demand hit a record 2,549 MW in the financial year ending June 2026, underscoring the need for additional supply.

The utility currently operates about 1,786 MW of installed capacity, supplying more than half of the national grid’s electricity.

Over 90 % of KenGen’s capacity is derived from renewable sources—primarily geothermal, hydro and wind—providing a clean energy base for prospective factories.

To reinforce supply, KenGen is redeveloping Olkaria I, launching a solar project at Seven Forks and upgrading the Gogo hydropower plant.

Beyond power generation, Olkaria is being marketed as an industrial hub, with the Green Energy Park expected to attract manufacturing and other enterprises that need steady electricity.

KenGen’s Acting Managing Director and CEO Ronoh Kibet highlighted the need for Africa to mobilise capital to turn renewable resources into industrial growth and jobs.

The company will promote the investment agenda at the Sustainable Energy Conference 2026, slated for 24‑27 November at the Olkaria Geothermal Spa in Naivasha.

The conference, themed “Powering Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution,” expects more than 1,500 delegates from over 80 countries, including investors, financiers, utilities and technology providers.

KenGen says the event will focus on forging commercial partnerships and securing funding for sustainable energy projects, addressing the limited investment currently flowing into Africa’s clean‑energy sector.