Kenya
power plants.
Kenya has 49 operating power plants in the catalog, 3,166 MW in all. The catalog also marks 2 plants as Retired, with 149 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on geothermal, which accounts for 26.9% of operating capacity (852 MW), with hydro a distant second at 24.1%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Lake Turkana Wind Farm (310 MW, recorded start year 2019).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Kenya electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Kenya
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Kenya
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Kenya get its electricity?
Across the 49 operating plants in the catalog, Kenya's capacity is led by geothermal at 26.9% (852 MW), then hydro at 24.1% and wind at 20%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Kenya?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Kenya is Lake Turkana Wind Farm, a wind facility with 310 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2019.
How many power plants does Kenya have?
The catalog tracks 49 operating power plants in Kenya, with 3,166 MW in all. It also marks 2 plants as Retired, with 149 MW of capacity.
Can I see Kenya's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Kenya to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.