Geothermal
Press Release5000 MWKenya Announces 5 GW Geothermal Development Plan
- Issuing Organization
- Kenya Electricity Generating Company
- Published
- August 9, 2026
- Location
- Kenya
- Source
- Kenya Energy Sector
Kenya has announced an ambitious 5 GW geothermal development plan, leveraging the country's exceptional geothermal potential along the East African Rift. Currently operating geothermal capacity exceeds 1 GW and is reliably meeting 30% of peak demand. New projects under development target an additional 4 GW deployment by 2035. Kenya is positioning itself as East Africa's geothermal powerhouse, with potential for regional power export. International geothermal companies are entering Kenya market with technology and capital.
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