Kenya Explores Floating Power Plant Amid Increasing Energy Demand

Posted on :Thursday , 28th May 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenyan authorities are evaluating the possibility of deploying floating power plants along the Coast in response to increasing electricity demand and persistent grid instability, an initiative that could substantially strengthen the country's water and industrial infrastructure.

Authorities are assessing barge-mounted power generation units to tackl. . .

Kenya Plans To Commence The Construction Of A 2,000mw Nuclear Power Plant In 2027.

Posted on :Monday , 30th March 2026

The government intends to implement a minimum of 3000 megawatts of nuclear energy over the next seven years, aiming to reduce power costs and improve the nation's competitiveness.

At the International Conference on Nuclear Energy (ICONE) 2026, President William Ruto declared that Kenya will embark on its nuclear energy initiative next year, starting with a Small Modular React. . .

KETRACO activates a new transmission line to enhance power supply in South Nyanza

Posted on :Monday , 2nd February 2026

Kenya Power has expressed its approval of the energization of the Sondu–Ndhiwa–Homa Bay–Awendo 132kV transmission line by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). The company stated that this project will greatly enhance the reliability of electricity supply in South Nyanza and certain areas of the South Rift.

The transmission line was activated. . .

Tanzania Has Signed a $320 Million Deal With Siemens to develop a 177MW Power Project.

Posted on :Monday , 5th January 2026

Tanzania has established a memorandum of understanding with Siemens Energy, located in Sweden, to create gas-fueled power plants with a total capacity of 177 megawatts, which is estimated to cost $320 million. The initiative, supported by CRDB Bank, entails the production of equipment in Tanzania, with the goal of commissioning it by the conclusion of 2027. The project is being led by Raddy Ene. . .

Ruto Announces an Initiative to Enhance Kenya\'s Power Grid With an Additional 10,000 Mw Within the Next Seven Years

Posted on :Monday , 1st December 2025

President Ruto has revealed an ambitious strategy to generate an extra 10,000 MW of electricity in the next seven years, a measure aimed at fostering industrialisation, unlocking new technological prospects, and advancing the nation to a higher level of economic development.

During a joint meeting of the National Assembly and the Senate on Thursday, he stressed that Kenya is . . .