HYDROPOWER PRODUCTION INCREASE IN KENYA

Hydropower production set to increase due to rise in the water level after a rainfall in Kenya.

Kenya Government has increase the production of hydropower due to rise in the water level. The rise in water result following the heavy rains that have filled up dams. The overflow dam will help boost the power generation in the country.

KenGen Managing Director Rebecca Miano said  “The ongoing rains will boost production in the eastern hydros of Masinga, Kamburu, Gitaru, Kindaruma, Kiambere, which draw water from River Tana.”

The hydro dams contribute about 52.04% of total national grid and also stands at 820MW. It also help control the flooding by holding much of the water from the rains.

The ongoing rains will sustain increased contribution from the hydro power stations.  It will also ensure a stable supply when it comes to distributing of the various hydropower.

Currently, Masinga Dam, the largest dam among the Seven Forks, has risen to 1,045 metres due to the rain fall.

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