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NAIROBI. — Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), a state-owned enterprise, said Thursday that it is committed to advancing renewable energy solutions across Africa.
KenGen’s managing director and chief executive officer Peter Njenga said that the company is currently working on a 250 million shillings (US$1,92 million) geothermal development contract with the Eswatini Electricity Company to assess geothermal potential in southern African countries.
“Our strategic focus is on expanding our footprint beyond Kenya and leveraging our geothermal expertise to foster sustainable development across the continent,” Njenga said during KenGen’s 72nd annual general meeting.
He noted that the partnership with Eswatini marks a significant step in Kenya’s mission to support Africa’s renewable energy ambitions and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Njenga said that the Eswatini project is one of KenGen’s latest geothermal development contracts in Africa, following successful ventures in Djibouti, Ethiopia and Tanzania. – Xinhua
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