1. KenGen Media Report
24th – 27th March 2017

2. Saturday Nation| Date: 25- Mar-2017 | Page 19-20
Keter's hand in Kericho politics rattles aspirants
Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter may not be on the ballot for any elective seat in Kericho County, but his shadow looms large as residents prepare for the August polls. Mr Keter, who represented the county as senator before being ap pointed to Cabinet last year, has become a powerful kingmaker in the region's politics. CS Keter is picture together with Kengen officials at Kamburu Power Station. .

3. Saturday Nation| Date: 25- Mar- 2017 | Page 5
Ruto fights back, defends Jubilee record Deputy President William Ruto took the Jubilee Party campaigns to Naivasha yesterday where he asked Kenyans to reject the Opposition, accusing its leaders, who served in past governments, of being all talk with nothing to show in terms of development. He said that through the proposed project, KenGen will offer subsidised power to investors setting up factories within the park. .

4. Taifa Leo| Date: 25- Mar -2017 | Page 3
Ruto aitetea Jubilee kuhusu ukopaji pesa
Deputy President William Ruto has taken the Jubilee Alliance campaigns to Naivasha town where he lashed at the opposition for criticizing government borrowing. He adds that through the proposed project, KenGen will offer subsidised power to investors setting up factories within the park. .

5. The Standard| Date: 27- Mar -2017 | Page 1,4
Nominations: why next 9 days are key for aspirants
The next nine days have a significant influence on the choice of leaders to be elected to various offices in the August 8 elections. Like for Nairobi County Woman Representative Rachel Shebesh faces newcomers Millicent
Omanga, a former KenGen director, and Janet Muthoni-Ouko, director of Elimu Yetu Coalition for the Jubilee ticket. .

6. Weekly Citzen| Date: 27- Mar -2017 | Page 12-13
Coca Cola Africa Foundation boosts water fund
Coca Cola Africa Foundation has announced a grant of Sh160 million to The Nature Conservancy's Upper Tana Nairobi Water Fund, reiterating its strong commitment to addressing water issues in Kenya. Currently the partners investors to the Upper Tana- Nairobi Water Fund include Coca Cola KenGen, EABL, Tropikal Agriculture among others. .

7. KenGen Print Coverage 25-Mar-17 Saturday Nation
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25-Mar-17
Saturday Nation
Keter's hand in Kericho politics rattles aspirants 19
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Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter may not be on the ballot for any elective seat in Kericho County, but his shadow looms large as residents prepare for the August polls. Mr Keter, who represented the county as senator before being ap pointed to Cabinet last year, has become a powerful kingmaker in the region's politics. CS Keter is picture together with Kengen officials at Kamburu Power Station.
Ruto fights back, defends Jubilee record 5
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Deputy President William Ruto took the Jubilee Party campaigns to Naivasha yesterday where he asked Kenyans to reject the Opposition, accusing its leaders, who served in past governments, of being all talk with nothing to show in terms of development. He said that through the proposed project, KenGen will offer subsidised power to investors setting up factories within the park.
Taifa Leo
Ruto aitetea Jubilee kuhusu ukopaji pesa 3
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Deputy President William Ruto has taken the Jubilee Alliance campaigns to Naivasha town where he lashed at the opposition for criticizing government borrowing. He adds that through the proposed project, KenGen will offer subsidised power to investors setting up factories within the park.
27-Mar-17
The Standard
Nominations: why next 9 days are key for aspirants 1
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The next nine days have a significant influence on the choice of leaders to be elected to various offices in the August 8 elections. Like for Nairobi County Woman Representative Rachel Shebesh faces newcomers Millicent
Omanga, a former KenGen director, and Janet Muthoni-Ouko, director of Elimu Yetu Coalition for the Jubilee ticket.

8. KenGen Print Coverage 27-Mar-17 Weekly Citizen
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27-Mar-17
Weekly Citizen
CocaCola Africa Foundation boosts water Fund 12
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Coca Cola Africa Foundation has announced a grant of Sh160 million to The Nature Conservancy's Upper TanaNairobi Water Fund, reiterating its strong commitment to addressing water issues in Kenya. Currently the partners investors to the Upper Tana- Nairobi Water Fund include Coca Cola, KenGen, EABL, Tropikal Agriculture among others

9. KenGen Electronic Coverage 24-Mar-17 Milele FM
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24-Mar-17
Milele FM
South African company buys KenGen shares
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A South Africa based company has bought 85 million KenGen share making its ownership at 7%.
Kass TV
KenGen sells 5% stake to South African pension fund
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Kengen has sold 5.33 percent stake to South Africa's pension fund, Public Investment Corporation (PIC) for Sh2.3 billion.The NSE isted power producer raised Sh26.4 billion in the rights issue, as it seeks to reduce its debt load and fund new power projects
26-Mar-17
Gikuyu TV
Kenya economy rose by 5% in 2016
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State House Spokesman Manoah Esipisu said that the country's economy rose by 5% in the year 2016.
Njata TV
Manoah says Kenya registers growth in economy
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State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu during a media briefing in Nakuru State House said that the country continues to show progress in economic growth.

10. KenGen Print Industry 25-Mar-17 Saturday Nation
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25-Mar-17
Saturday Nation
Nema, energy team faulted on coal plant 8
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Civil society groups have criticised the National Environment Management Authority and the Energy Regulatory Commission for approving a Sh200 billion coal plant in Lamu.
The East African
We are just not ready for massive nuclear energy 21
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It was reported in one of the local dailies that Kenya will need Ksh2 trillion to generate 400MW from nuclear energy. The Ksh2 trillion is almost Kenya's annual budget and will be funded from grants, a move that will affect the taxpayers.
The People Daily
Major infrastructural developments for IAAF U18 30
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Major infrastructural developments courtesy of the Nairobi County Government are in the offing ahead of the IAAF World Under 18 Championships to be held in the Kenyan capital July
26-Mar-17
Sunday Nation
Kenyans to run new rail 10 years after launch 37
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Kenya will start running the Standard Gauge Railway 10 years after launch.

11. KenGen Print Industry 26-Mar-17 Sunday Nation
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26-Mar-17
Sunday Nation
Taxpayer billions to bail out Spanish power line builder 37
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Kenyan taxpayers have been forced to bail out a debt-ridden Spanish contractor building the Lake Turkana Wind power transmission line to ensure the project is completed by June.
Sunday Standard
Firm bets on Sh75b green energy project to grow Marsabit economy 31
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The sleepy Sarima village in Marsabit County could soon host Africa's largest wind farm, through Winds of Change, a foundation of Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, the nomadic communities have begun reaping benefits of the Sh75 billion initiative.
Why choice of topics and guests is a tricky affair for TV hosts 22
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The media is expected to play a critical role in the provision of information as well as a platform for the articulation and discussion of ideas.

12. KenGen Print Industry 27-Mar-17 Daily Nation
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27-Mar-17
Daily Nation
COUNTY>ROUND-UP: Top electricals firm in India joins local market 23
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An Indian firm that manufactures electrical goods has partnered with another to launch a range of quality products in Kenya.
Poor planning, bad transport deny Nairobi high-tech jobs 10
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A poor transport system and disjointed urban development in Nairobi are limiting its ability to serve global markets and create employment.
The People Daily
Lake Turkana Wind Power hands over Nyiro Boys dormitory
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The Lake Turkana Wind Power, through its corporate foundation, has handed over a dormitory to Nyiro Boys School, a leading boys' high school in Marsabit County.
Lobby faults Nema approval of Lamu coal project 12
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An Environmental lobby in Lamu has faulted a move by the National Environment and Management Authority and the Energy Regulatory Commission to approve the Sh200 billion coal-fired power project set to be established at Kwasasi area in Hindi Division of Lamu West.

13. KenGen Print Industry 27-Mar-17 The Star
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27-Mar-17
The Star
Corruption has led to expensive power, cost of business 17
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Kenyans are weighed down by the cost of electricity and doing business. It hurts that the government had promised cheap power from geothermal production.

14. KenGen Electronic Industry 24-Mar-17 Athiani FM
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24-Mar-17
Athiani FM
Seven transformer vandals arrested in Masinga
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Seven suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing two transformers in Kithyoko area in Masinga sub-county.
Classic 105
Kenya Power conducting maintenance services in Nairobi
07:26
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Kenya Power has been conducting major maintenance exercises on it's lines in Nairobi for better service delivery.
Coro FM
Nakuru flood lighting masts destroyed
09:02
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Nakuru government has lost millions of shillings after 50 percent of flood lighting masts were stolen and others destroyed.
County FM
Kenya Power asked to repair transformer
13:10
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Traders in Kithangaini, Mwala are calling on Kenya Power to repair a transformer which has been faulty for the last two weeks.

15. KenGen Electronic Industry 24-Mar-17 East FM
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24-Mar-17
East FM
Kenya Power clarifies on frequent power interruptions
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Kenya Power's Kevin Sang has clarified on frequent power interruptions witnessed in various parts of the country, he said that the company has been conducting major maintenance exercises on its lines causing power interruptions.
Qwetu FM
Lamu, Tana River residents to benefit from solar project
12:37
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Lamu and Tana River counties will be the first to benefit from Solar electricity project.
Radio Jambo
Kenya Power explains causes of power outages
09:31
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Kenya Power has said that the frequent power outages in the City have been caused by major operations to maintain their systems.
Radio Taifa
Investors decry high electricity bills
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Investors in the tea industry have petitioned the Government to craft policies aimed at reducing cost of electricity in a bid to attract more investors into the sector.

16. KenGen Electronic Industry 25-Mar-17 Mbaitu FM
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25-Mar-17
Mbaitu FM
Tala residents decry frequent power blackouts
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Tala residents are crying over frequent power blackout in the area which has destroyed their electronic equipments.
26-Mar-17
Qwetu FM
Govt committed to ensuring Kenyans are connected to electricity
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State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu has said the Jubilee government is committed to ensure Kenyans are connected to electricity countrywide.
24-Mar-17
Ebru Africa
Lamu coal power plant opposed
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A move to approve the Sh200 billion coal fired power plant project in Lamu by NEMA and ERC has been opposed by Lamu environmental activists saying they were not consulted.
Activists say agencies forcing coal plant on Lamu people
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Rights groups based in Lamu have opposed the move by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to approve the Sh200 billion coal-fired power plant set to be established at Kwasasi in Hindi Division, Lamu West.

17. KenGen Electronic Industry 24-Mar-17 K24
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24-Mar-17
K24
Environmentalists fault Lamu Coal Power plant
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Environmental activists in Lamu have faulted the move by NEMA and ERC to approve the Sh200 billion Coal Power Plant.
Environmentalist oppose coal project in Lamu
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Environmentalist from Lamu county have opposed the coal power project in Lamu meant to generate over 1,000 megawatts of electricity after it was approved by National Environment Management Authority and the Energy Regulatory Commission.
Kenya planning to introduce electric trains in the next 5 years
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Kenya is looking at introducing electric trains in the next 4-5 years this is according to infrastructure CS James Macharia .
KBC Channel 1
Kibo Mining positions for power purchase agreement with the Tanzanian govt
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Kibo Mining said it was well placed to conclude negotiations on a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Tanzanian government following the completion of restructuring and policy changes at the State-owned power supplier.

18. KenGen Electronic Industry 26-Mar-17 KTN
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26-Mar-17
KTN
Property Show: Kenya Power Connection
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Kenya Power Security Service Manger Major Geoffrey Kigen, shares some of their initiatives to protect power lines caused by vandalism.

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