1. KenGen Media Report
25 Apr, 2018 to 26 Apr, 2018

2. Publication - The Star
Page - 35
Thu, 26 April 2018
Dams overflowing in Garissa and Tana River
AVE : Kshs. 243,589
PRV : Kshs. 730,767
Tonality : Neutral
Garissa county commissioner Joshua Chepchieng has urged residents along River Tana and flood-prone areas to move to higher ground. This follows a notification by KenGen yesterday of imminent heavy spillage from Kiambere Dam.

3. Publication - The People Daily
Page - 2
Thu, 26 April 2018
KenGen issues alert on floods
AVE : Kshs. 29,469
PRV : Kshs. 88,407
Tonality : Neutral
Residents of Tana River county have been put on high alert following an announcement by KenGen that it will gradually release excess water from the Seven Folk Dams.

4. Publication - The Star
Page - 16
Thu, 26 April 2018
KenGen steps up hydro generation
AVE : Kshs. 52,042
PRV : Kshs. 156,126
Tonality : Positive
KenGen is set to increase power generation from its hydro stations thanks to the heavy downpour countrywide. The heavy rains have seen a rise in water levels thus allowing optimum power generation. Levels at Masinga Dam, the largest among the Seven Forks, have risen to 1, metres against the maximum level of 1, metres.

5. Publication - Business Daily
Page - 4
Thu, 26 April 2018
County workers in biggest public sector pay jump
AVE : Kshs. 85,237
PRV : Kshs. 255,711
Tonality : Neutral
The average pay for a county worker has for the first time overtaken that of a parastatal employee, indicating that wages in the devolved units have grown the fastest since the advent of devolution in bodies Kenya Power, KenGen, NBK are state majority owned company.

6. Publication - Daily Nation
Page - 5
Thu, 26 April 2018
Financial services employees best paid in private sector
AVE : Kshs. 75,885
PRV : Kshs. 227,655
Tonality : Neutral
Employees in financial services remained the best paid in the private sector last year while those in water supply, sewerage and waste management firms earned the lowest average wages. The Economic Survey 2018 shows that workers offering financial and insurance services last year pocketed an average Sh146, 630 per month, representing a growth of less than one per cent.

7. Publication - Business Daily
Page - 6
Thu, 26 April 2018
Geothermal fails to cut electricity costs in Uhuru era
AVE : Kshs. 111,596
PRV : Kshs. 334,788
Tonality : Neutral
The cost of electricity under the Jubilee administration is higher compared to the rates that prevailed during the Kibaki regime despite the projection of 280 megawatts of cheaper geothermal energy to the grid, official data reveals

8. Publication - The Standard
Page - 44
Thu, 26 April 2018
KenGen to increase generation of hydro power
AVE : Kshs. 19,348
PRV : Kshs. 58,044
Tonality : Neutral
KenGen plans to step up power generation from its hydro stations due to the ongoing heavy rains. The firm says the increased rainfall will see water levels at its dams rise. allowing optimum generation. At the same time, KenGen has clarified that the dams do not cause flooding in surrounding areas.

9. Publication - Business Daily
Page - 3
Thu, 26 April 2018
List of Kenya's best paying sectors
AVE : Kshs. 84,640
PRV : Kshs. 253,920
Tonality : Neutral
Employees in the financial services remained the best paid private sector workers in the country last year while those in water supply, sewerage and waste management earned the lowest average wages, fresh economic data shows.

10. Publication - Daily Nation
Page - 10
Thu, 26 April 2018
Mystery of half-empty Ndakaini in a land of floods and swollen rivers
AVE : Kshs. 336,491
PRV : Kshs. 1,009,473
Tonality : Positive
Nairobi residents will continue grappling with water rationing as mystery over lack of water at Ndakaini Dam despite heavy rains at the Aberdares deepens. Meanwhile, while Nairobi residents brace for continuous rationing, KenGen has announced it has increased production of cheap hydropower after all its dams, including Turkwel in Turkana filled up.

11. Publication - The Standard
Page - 12
Thu, 26 April 2018
Puzzle of Ndakaini Dam's low water levels despite rainfall
AVE : Kshs. 366,331
PRV : Kshs. 1,098,993
Tonality : Neutral
The low water levels in Nairobi's main water reservoir despite the heavy rains is puzzling. KenGen CEO Rebecca Miano in a press briefing on Tuesday said the level of Masinga Dam had risen to 1, metres against a maximum level of 1, metres.

12. Publication - Daily Nation
Page - 1
Thu, 26 April 2018
Puzzle of Ndakaini,Kenya's only half-empty dam
AVE : Kshs. 823,507
PRV : Kshs. 2,470,521
Tonality : Neutral
Nairobi residents will continue grappling with water rationing as mystery over lack of water at Ndakaini Dam despite heavy rains at the Aberdares deepens.Meanwhile, while Nairobi residents brace for continuous rationing, KenGen has announced it has increased production of cheap hydropower after all its dams, including Turkwel in Turkana filled up.

13. Publication - The Standard
Page - 11
Thu, 26 April 2018
Revealed: Data shows why Kenyans felt poorer in 2017
AVE : Kshs. 201,195
PRV : Kshs. 603,585
Tonality : Neutral
The new, harsh reality is that Kenyans are poorer today than they were in 2016, despite rising incomes. This is according to new data that has confirmed the general feelings shared across ordinary households. Beyond motoring, the drought shifted the burden of electricity production from hydro to thermal. Several private diesel-powered generation plants that had been rested were switched back on to, collectively with KenGen, produce 2,534 units.

14. Publication - Daily Nation
Page - 15
Thu, 26 April 2018
THE CUTTING EDGE: THIRST AMIDST DELUGE
AVE : Kshs. 17,866
PRV : Kshs. 53,598
Tonality : Neutral
Mike Johan is wondering how there is not enough water at Ndakaini and Masinga Dam and yet people are complaining of heavy rains countrywide.

15. Publication - The Standard - HashTag
Page - T4
Thu, 26 April 2018
What top employers look for when hiring
AVE : Kshs. 1,141,518
PRV : Kshs. 3,424,554
Tonality : Positive
According to a survey by Brighter Monday, all interviewed employees were more inclined towards working for Google, Oracle, Microsoft, Andela and IBM. The World Bank, unilever , Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya Commercial Bank, Equity Bank and Barclays Bank also found their way among top financial institutions that employees preferred.

16. KenGen Print Coverage DATE PUBLICATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT PAGE
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
26-Apr-18
The People Daily
KenGen issues alert on floods 2
29469
147,345
Residents of Tana River county have been put on high alert following an announcement by KenGen that it will gradually release excess water from the Seven Folk Dams.
The Star
Dams overflowing in Garissa and Tana River 35
243589
1,217,945
Garissa county commissioner Joshua Chepchieng has urged residents along River Tana and flood-prone areas to move to higher ground. This follows a notification by KenGen yesterday of imminent heavy spillage from Kiambere Dam.
KenGen steps up hydro generation 16
52042
260,210
KenGen is set to increase power generation from its hydro stations thanks to the heavy downpour countrywide. The heavy rains have seen a rise in water levels thus allowing optimum power generation. Levels at Masinga Dam, the largest among the Seven Forks, have risen to 1, metres against the maximum level of 1, metres.
Business Daily
County workers in biggest public sector pay jump 4
85237
426,185
The average pay for a county worker has for the first time overtaken that of a parastatal employee, indicating that wages in the devolved units have grown the fastest since the advent of devolution in bodies Kenya Power, KenGen, NBK are state majority owned company.

17. KenGen Print Coverage DATE PUBLICATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT PAGE
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
26-Apr-18
Business Daily
Geothermal fails to cut electricity costs in Uhuru era 6
111596
557,980
The cost of electricity under the Jubilee administration is higher compared to the rates that prevailed during the Kibaki regime despite the projection of 280 megawatts of cheaper geothermal energy to the grid, official data reveals
List of Kenya's best paying sectors 3
84640
423,200
Employees in the financial services remained the best paid private sector workers in the country last year while those in water supply, sewerage and waste management earned the lowest average wages, fresh economic data shows.
Daily Nation
Financial services employees best paid in private sector 5
75885
379,425
Employees in financial services remained the best paid in the private sector last year while those in water supply, sewerage and waste management firms earned the lowest average wages. The Economic Survey 2018 shows that workers offering financial and insurance services last year pocketed an average Sh146, 630 per month, representing a growth of less than one per cent.
Mystery of half-empty Ndakaini in a land of floods and swollen rivers 10
336491
1,682,455
Nairobi residents will continue grappling with water rationing as mystery over lack of water at Ndakaini Dam despite heavy rains at the Aberdares deepens. Meanwhile, while Nairobi residents brace for continuous rationing, KenGen has announced it has increased production of cheap hydropower after all its dams, including Turkwel in Turkana filled up.

18. KenGen Print Coverage DATE PUBLICATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT PAGE
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
26-Apr-18
Daily Nation
Puzzle of Ndakaini,Kenya's only half-empty dam 1
823507
4,117,535
Nairobi residents will continue grappling with water rationing as mystery over lack of water at Ndakaini Dam despite heavy rains at the Aberdares deepens.Meanwhile, while Nairobi residents brace for continuous rationing, KenGen has announced it has increased production of cheap hydropower after all its dams, including Turkwel in Turkana filled up.
THE CUTTING EDGE: THIRST AMIDST DELUGE 15
17866
89,330
Mike Johan is wondering how there is not enough water at Ndakaini and Masinga Dam and yet people are complaining of heavy rains countrywide.
The Standard
KenGen to increase generation of hydro power 44
19348
96,740
KenGen plans to step up power generation from its hydro stations due to the ongoing heavy rains. The firm says the increased rainfall will see water levels at its dams rise. allowing optimum generation. At the same time, KenGen has clarified that the dams do not cause flooding in surrounding areas.
Puzzle of Ndakaini Dam's low water levels despite rainfall 12
366331
1,831,655
The low water levels in Nairobi's main water reservoir despite the heavy rains is puzzling. KenGen CEO Rebecca Miano in a press briefing on Tuesday said the level of Masinga Dam had risen to 1, metres against a maximum level of 1, metres.

19. KenGen Print Coverage DATE PUBLICATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT PAGE
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
26-Apr-18
The Standard
Revealed: Data shows why Kenyans felt poorer in 2017 11
201195
1,005,975
The new, harsh reality is that Kenyans are poorer today than they were in 2016, despite rising incomes. This is according to new data that has confirmed the general feelings shared across ordinary households. Beyond motoring, the drought shifted the burden of electricity production from hydro to thermal. Several private diesel-powered generation plants that had been rested were switched back on to, collectively with KenGen, produce 2,534 units.
What top employers look for when hiring T4
5,707,590
According to a survey by Brighter Monday, all interviewed employees were more inclined towards working for Google, Oracle, Microsoft, Andela and IBM. The World Bank, unilever , Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya Commercial Bank, Equity Bank and Barclays Bank also found their way among top financial institutions that employees preferred.

20. KenGen Print Industry DATE PUBLICATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT PAGE
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
26-Apr-18
Business Daily
Be bold and switch off costly thermal power 10
56588
282,940
Kenya has ended a ruinous extended drought with the heaviest downpour seen in recent years.
Geothermal fails to cut electricity costs in Uhuru era 6
107612
538,060
The cost of electricity under the Jubilee administration is higher compared to the rates that prevailed during the Kabaki regime
Mumias woes rise as 25,000 cane farmers drop miller 14
127213
636,065
The number of farmers supplying sugarcane to Mumias Sugar Company has dropped by half as the disgruntled growers seek other alternatives due to delayed payments.
Daily Nation
Geothermal company and KCB in mortgages partnership D3
31504
157,520
The KCB Group has partnered with Geothermal Development Company to offer the parastatal's employee mortgages.

21. KenGen Print Industry DATE PUBLICATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT PAGE
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
26-Apr-18
Daily Nation
Mumias loses half of its sugarcane. growers 35
43805
219,025
The number of farmers supplying sugarcane to Mumias Sugar Company has dropped by half as bitter growers seek alternative crops, citing delayed payments. This has added more pressure to the already troubled miller, which owes farmers more than Sh60o,000, as inadequate.cane supply has forced the company to halt its operations.
Power outages blamed on lack of fuel at station 25
13704
68,520
The current power outages in Mandera town are attributable to lack of fuel to the power the local power plant, Kenya Power Station Manager Ali Ibrahim said.
The People Daily
Economic prospects look up after 2017 slowdown 15
341934
1,709,670
Kenya's economy expanded by 4.9 per cent in 2017 from 5.9 per cent the previous year on the back of prolonged presidential poll, drought and a tight credit squeeze.
The Standard
Delegates find much to laugh about as rains pound summit 3
275194
1,375,970
There is much going on at the devolution conference in Kakamega. The conference has had its ups and downs. It is also not lacking in dramatic events. But it is the nocturnal activities that have left many delegates talking. Safaricom, being the key sponsor, had come with umbrellas to give to the dele- gates. But the distribution did not appear to be happening as quickly as some of the delegates would have wished.

22. KenGen Print Industry DATE PUBLICATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT PAGE
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
26-Apr-18
The Standard
PALAVER: On Uhuru Highway, along the Nyayo stadium... 15
33710
168,550
On Uhuru Highway, along the Nyayo Stadium perimeter fence, there is a disaster waiting to happen, especially now that we are having heavy rains. There Is a dead tree that could topple on pedestrians or vehicles at any time.
State to cut power prices 9
64465
322,325
The cost of energy is set to go down as the Government reviews tariffs.
The Star
Energy PS promises lower power tariffs 'in the next few days'
94907
474,535
The government plans to inject Sh50 billion into the energy sector to standardise electricity rates for low-use consumers in two months, CS Charles Keter has said.

23. KenGen Electronic Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
25-Apr-18
Athiani FM
Hydro generation to go up as dams fill up
07:21
25000
125000
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) will produce electricity at a lower cost following significant rise in water levels at the main power dams.
Classic 105
KenGen set to step up power generations
09:36
30930
154650
KenGen is set to step up a power generation from its power hydro stations following heavy rains being experienced in parts of the country.
Residents urged to vacate from Tana River low lands
07:05
20110
100550
Julius Otumbe from KenGen is urging residents living in Tana River low lands to vacate to higher grounds after Kiambere Dam started overflowing yesterday.
East FM
Tana River residents asked to move to higher grounds
07:01
10050
50250
KENGEN has asked those living in low lying areas in Tana River to move to higher grounds due to overflow at Kiambere dam

24. KenGen Electronic Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
25-Apr-18
Gukena FM
KenGen says power supply to increase
08:17
14250
71250
KENGEN has announced that power outages will reduce an increase in the water levels in the dam
Hope FM
KenGen increases hydropower production as dams fill up
07:08
29930
149650
Power producer KenGen has announced it has increased production of cheap hydropower following heavy rains that have filled up the dams.
KBC English Service
Garissa residents urged to move to higher grounds
09:06
10460
52300
Garissa residents have been urged to move to higher grounds as floods continue to wreck havoc in the area. The latest victims are farmers whose crops have been submerged in water following KenGen's move to release huge volumes of water from the Seven Folks dam reservoirs.
Over 1000 families at risk of floods from dams
13:05
11010
55050
Kenya Red Cross says over 1000 families at risk of floods in Eastern and central regions from Masinga Dam and Seven Folks which are overflowing.

25. KenGen Electronic Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
25-Apr-18
Kiss FM
KenGen warns of flooding in lower Tana
08:02
20110
100550
KenGen has warned of imminent flooding in Tana River's lowland areas after Kiambere Dam overflowed on Tuesday.
Milele FM
Garissa residents urged to move to high grounds
10:05
46890
234450
KenGen has called on Garissa residents living in lowland areas to move following the ongoing rains.
ONE FM
KenGen issues warning to residents
11:01
14000
70000
Residents of Garissa have been advised to move to high grounds, this even as floods continue to cause havoc across the country. latest victims are farmers whose crops have been submerged in water following KenGen’s move to release huge volume of water from their seven fork reservoirs.
CNBC
INTERVIEW: Rebecca Miano; KenGen;CEO
12:38
167070
835350
KenGen CEO Rebecca Miano speaks on why strategic technology partnership is key for Africa's growth.

26. KenGen Electronic Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
25-Apr-18
NTV
KenGen says electricity bill might be down soon
06:37
162320
811600
Following the heavy rains in the country, KENGEN now says the electricity bill might come down soon due to increased in level of water in dams.
Pilipili FM
Masinga Dam now full due to heavy rains
07:03
22620
113100
Red Cross has said that Masinga, Kamburu dams are close to overflowing due to heavy rains in Mt Kenya region

27. KenGen Electronic Industry DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
25-Apr-18
Athiani FM
MPs call for audit of Kenya Power system
09:08
26800
134000
The Auditor-General has been asked to conduct a special audit of the system that Kenya Power uses to generate prepaid electricity tokens.
Chamgei FM
MPs want Kenya Power audited
06:14
290080
MPs now wants auditor general to audit the undertaking of Kenya Power.
Classic 105
Power fluctuation cause water shortage in Mombasa
17:02
17690
88450
A section of Mombasa is experiencing water shortage due to extensive power fluctuations at pumping sites .
Kiss FM
17:01
23590
117950

28. KenGen Electronic Industry DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
25-Apr-18
ONE FM
Kenya Power to hold media briefing
11:01
6500
32500
Kenya Power is today holding a media briefing on billing and prepaid metering.
KPLC tokens crisis raises eyebrows in Parliament
07:05
60000
300000
Parliament’s Public Investments Committee (PIC) has asked the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of the system that Kenya Power uses to generate tokens for the prepaid system of paying for electricity.
Radio Maisha
Kenyans complain of high token tariffs by Kenya Power
09:02
83130
415650
Revelations of inflated power bills and unresponsive pre-paid token purchases could reveal the extent of rot in the country's electricity distribution, even as Kenya Power tries to explain the twin issues away
Radio Mambo
MPs want KPLC audited
13:17
8900
44500
MPs have called for the forensic audit done on KPLC tokens bills

29. KenGen Electronic Industry DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
AVE VALUE(KSH)
PR VALUE(KSH)
SUMMARY
25-Apr-18
Radio Waumini
MPs order audit on firms collecting Kenya Power prepaid bills
09:05
7120
35600
PIC has asked the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of the system that Kenya Power uses to generate tokens for the prepaid system of paying for.
Inooro TV
INTERVIEW: Kangethe wa Mungai, Human Rights Advocate
07:28
Inooro TV journalist Kamau wa Kangethe and Kangethe wa Mungai, a Human Rights Advocate discussing about Kenneth Matiba and remembering his work. Kamau wa Kangethe, Inooro TV journalist insisted at (02:52) that Kenya Power should explain how they distribute electricity tokens as well as outlining the owners of the companies given tenders to distribute tokens and how these tenders were won.
KTN News
PIC calls for auditing of KPLC
06:20
270020
Parliament’s Public Investments Committee (PIC) has asked the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of the system that Kenya Power #ticker:KPLC uses to generate tokens for the prepaid system of paying for electricity.
NTV
Kenya power to hold press briefing
06:38
62430
312150
Kenya power will be having a press conference today on the touchy issue of deflated bills.

30. Thank you!