KenGen Reports Strong Hydropower Output, Ensuring Stable Electricity Costs for Kenyans This Festive Season

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Kenyan households and businesses are set to benefit from stable electricity prices this festive season following a strong hydropower performance by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen). The company has announced that its Seven Forks hydro cascade is delivering robust and reliable output, ensuring the country enjoys abundant low-cost renewable energy at a time when global power markets remain unpredictable.

In a statement released on Monday, December 8, 2025, KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga confirmed that hydropower generation across the Seven Forks system remains solid and continues to anchor Kenya’s energy stability.

“As of the morning of December 8, total hydro generation from the system stood at 473.14MW against an installed capacity of 600.4MW,” Eng. Njenga said. He added that the company expects uninterrupted and stable power supply through the festive season and into the new year, even as electricity demand traditionally rises during this period.
Up-to-date dam level readings show that all major reservoirs are operating safely within optimal ranges. Kenya’s largest hydropower dam, Masinga, recorded 1,054.49 meters, safely above its minimum operational level of 1,037 meters and just below its maximum of 1,056.50 meters.

Other key dams also reported healthy levels:

Kamburu: 1,005.04 meters

Gitaru: 923.18 meters

Kindaruma: 780.05 meters

Kiambere: 697.44 meters


All readings are comfortably above the required minimums, signaling sustained and dependable generation capacity.

“These healthy reservoir levels reflect our robust water management program, which enables us to deliver power even during low-rain seasons,” Eng. Njenga noted.
KenGen emphasized that hydropower remains the most affordable source of electricity in Kenya. The strong performance across the cascade is helping moderate overall electricity costs by reducing the country’s reliance on more expensive thermal power plants. This, the company said, protects consumers and businesses from sudden price shocks and supports economic stability.

“Hydro generation is not only the backbone of Kenya’s energy affordability, but also a stabilizer of national supply and a critical pillar of our renewable mix. The strong performance of our dams reflects sound planning, disciplined resource management, and a long-term view of national energy security,” Eng. Njenga added.

With hydropower output expected to remain steady, Kenyans can look forward to a festive season marked by reliable electricity and manageable power bills—an encouraging development amid wider economic pressures.

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