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Heavy rains sustain Kenya’s hydro output

May 5, 2026
Reservoir levels across Kenya’s main hydropower dams remained within controlled operational thresholds, even as sustained rainfall continued to feed the country’s major catchment areas, according to an update from KenGen. … Read More »Heavy rains sustain Kenya’s hydro output

High water levels boost KenGen output

April 30, 2026
Kenyan households and businesses could benefit from lower power costs after Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) reported strong water levels across its Seven Forks Dams and other hydro power… Read More »High water levels boost KenGen output

Optimising hydropower and flood management in the Lake Victoria–White Nile system

March 29, 2026
Artelia is supporting the optimisation of hydropower generation and flood management in the Lake Victoria basin through a new technical assignment for the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). The work… Read More »Optimising hydropower and flood management in the Lake Victoria–White Nile system

New PPP advisory tenders announced in Kenya

March 10, 2026
Kenya’s National Treasury has launched a formal search for consultants to lead the transaction advisory phase for several high-priority energy and infrastructure developments. This move represents a significant opening for… Read More »New PPP advisory tenders announced in Kenya

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Overview of hydropower stations in southern and east Africa.
This database is work-in-progress and definitely not including each and every hydrostation at the moment.
If you have information on hydrostation(s) not yet included, please drop me a message.