The National Treasury has re‑advertised competitive tenders for transaction advisory services for the Kibuka High Grand Falls Dam, a Ksh 337 billion multi‑purpose hydro‑electric and water‑storage project.

The dam will be built across Kibuka Falls on the Tana River, straddling the border of Tharaka‑Nithi and Kitui counties, and is designed as a gravity structure with a 5.6 billion‑cubic‑metre reservoir.

When operational, the plant will house seven turbines delivering a total of 700 MW of renewable electricity, making it Kenya’s largest single power station.

The reservoir will also provide gravity‑fed irrigation water for roughly 500,000 acres of farmland in Eastern and Coastal counties, supporting dry‑land agriculture.

The Treasury and the PPP Directorate are handling the procurement through the government’s e‑GP portal, seeking consortia that can refine the financial model, risk‑sharing matrix and concession documents for private developers.

Prospective advisory firms must attend a pre‑bidding orientation on 3 November 2026 and submit technical and financial proposals by 24 November 2026.

KenGen will act as the state energy partner and operator, while the Treasury remains the contracting authority; ministries of Energy and Water, and the county governments of Tharaka‑Nithi and Kitui are listed as primary stakeholders.

Delivery risks noted include possible delays in advisory selection, land acquisition and resettlement issues, and compliance with environmental flow requirements.

If the advisory phase proceeds on schedule, the six‑year construction phase will aim to commission the 700 MW plant and full irrigation network, enhancing grid reliability and food security.