In Summary
- The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.
- The President further reiterated the viability of the nexus between green energy and economic development.
Kenyans are expected to enjoy more cheaper and reliable green power from the GDC's Menengai Geothermal Project, in Nakuru County following the groundbreaking for the construction of a new 35 MW powerplant.
The power plant, to be constructed by Orpower Twenty-Two, is the third and last power plant in the 105 MW Menengai Geothermal Project which is owned by the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) - a state corporation.
The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.
"The commencement of this project to establish a 35MW power plant by Orpower Twenty-Two highlights our commitment to unlocking Kenya's vast geothermal potential to drive economic growth. It is also a clear demonstration of our strength in mobilising private sector investment to develop critical infrastructure and provide essential services, thereby accelerating economic transformation," the President said.
The President further reiterated the viability of the nexus between green energy and economic development.
"The completion of the 105MW Menengai project will elevate Kenya's global ranking to 5th overall, establishing beyond all contestation that economic growth and clean energy development can go hand in hand," he quipped.
