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Gogo hydropower redevelopment project, Kenya

Image of sleuce gates at hydropower plant

8th December 2023

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Gogo hydropower redevelopment project.

Location
Along the banks of Kuja river, in Migori County, Kenya.

Project Owner/s
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen).

Project Description
The Gogo hydropower plant dates back to 1958, but has frequent breakdowns and challenges in sourcing spare parts, owing to its ageing infrastructure.

The project will elevate the dam's electricity generation capacity from 2 MW to 8.6 MW.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
KenGen media, Frank Ochieng, email fochieng@kengen.co.ke or media@kengen.co.ke.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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