Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured communities living downstream of the Seven Forks Dams that water flow in the Tana River will remain steady, even as the country faces reduced rains.

KenGen Managing Director and CEO Peter Njenga, at the same time said consumers of electricity in Kenya will continue enjoying the benefits of cheaper hydroelectric power following KenGen’s deliberate move to implement a robust water management programme which will ensure steady generation of power even as rains subside.

The NSE-listed energy generator says the strategic management of its large dams in the Eastern Region plays a critical role in regulating water levels, ensuring a consistent flow of the Tana River.

Njenga added that without these interventions, the river could face severe depletion resulting from reduced rainfalls, affecting communities, agriculture, and wildlife that depend on its waters.

“Kenyans should be happy to know that the hydro generation has remained strong, helping to stabilise the cost of power and the various roles of the Seven Forks Hydroelectric Complex, which, as we have said before, shields communities downstream from flooding during heavy rains by holding the bulk of the water,” he said.

“Additionally, as we enter the reduced rains season, those who depend on water from the river should not be worried.”