KenGen mulls higher Masinga Dam wall to boost power output

Masinga dam. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Power producer Kenya Electricity Generating Company #ticker:KEGN (KenGen) plans to raise the Masinga Dam’s wall and install equipment to pump downstream water back to ensure a steady supply of cheap hydroelectric power throughout the year.

KenGen will raise the dam by 1.5 metres from the current 1,056.5 metres, increasing water holding capacity by 188 million cubic metres.

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