1. KenGen Media Report
16th – 17th February, 2017

2. KenGen Print Coverage The People Daily Date: 17th -Feb-2017 Page: 8
Elders move in to stem
Olkaria row
Maasai elders in Naivasha have moved in to resolve an impasse between a splinter group from the community and Kengen that they say is affecting the upcoming
Olkaria VI power project.

3. KenGen Print Coverage The Star Date: 17th -Feb-2017 Page: 34
We’ve inadequate funds for CSR projects, says KenGen
KenGen has said it is unable to implement
the corporate social responsibility projects Mbeere residents demand because of limited funds.

4. KenGen Print Coverage The Star Date: 17th -Feb-2017 Page: 34
THE DATA: 1.5M
Cost in shillings of Embu
dam launched by Kengen board chairman.
The dam will provide water for 700 residents and 6,000 livestock. Kengen board chairman Joshua Mugo said it
is a big relief for residents, who were
travelling long distances to get water.

5. KenGen Print Coverage The Star Date: 17th -Feb-2017 Page: 18
Kenya Power rules out energy rationing over biting drought
Households should not expect power rationing or higher electricity bills in the near future despite biting drought that has reduced hydro power generation, Kenya Power said yesterday. State-owned electricity producer KenGen has switched on diesel-run generators for expensive thermal electricity to supplement hydro-electric power.

6. KenGen Print Coverage The Star Date: 17th -Feb-2017 Page: 16
Maasai elders
intervene in Olkaria
power project row
Maasia elders in Naivasha have moved
in to resolve the row between a splinter
group from the community and KenGen. The row has threatened to halt the
Olkaria VI power project. On Wednesday, elders’ spokesman Lila ole Mututwa said,.

7. KenGen Print Coverage Business Daily Date: 17th -Feb-2017 Page: 7
Reprieve for consumers as Kenya Power rules out drought power cuts
Power consumers will be spared electricity
rationing or significant price rises amid
increased use of diesel generation to make
up for a fall from drought-hit hydroelectric
dams. But the weather man reckons the zones
hosting power dams like Turkwel in Turkana,
Sondu Miriu (Kisumu) and Seven Folks hydro
dams will receive adequate rainfall.

8. KenGen Print Coverage The Standard Date: 17th -Feb-2017 Page: 35
Brace for higher electricity bills soon if dry spell persists, KenGen warns customers Expect higher electricity bills soon due to what KcnGcn says are dwindling levels of water
at the main Masinga Dam reservoir and recent fuel pump price hikes.

9. KenGen Print Coverage 17-Feb-17 Business Daily
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17-Feb-17
Business Daily
Reprieve for consumers as Kenya Power rules out drought power cuts 7
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544,305
Power consumers will be spared electricity rationing or significant price rises amid increased use of diesel generation to make up for a fall from drought-hit hydroelectric dams.
The People Daily
Elders move in to stem Olkaria row 8
40467
202,335
Maasai elders in Naivasha have moved in to resolve an impasse between a splinter group from the community and Kengen that they say is affecting the upcoming Olkaria V1 power project.
The Standard
Brace for higher electricity bills soon if dry spell persists, KenGen warns customers 35
101095
505,475
Expect higher electricity bills soon due to what KenGen says are dwindling levels of water at the main Masinga Dam reservoir and recent fuel pump price hikes.
The Star
Kenya Power rules out energy rationing over biting drought 18
315901
1,579,505
Kenya Power has said households should not expect power rationing or higher electricity bills due to ongoing drought. KenGen switched on diesel run generators to supplement hyro-power.

10. KenGen Print Coverage 17-Feb-17 The Star
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17-Feb-17
The Star
Maasai elders intervene in Olkaria power project row 16
17998
89,990
Maasai elders in Naivasha have moved in to resolve the row between a splinter group from the community and KenGen.
THE DATA: 1.5M 34
25392
126,960
Embu dam that was launched by Kengen board chairman costed Sh1.5 million.
We've inadequate funds for CSR projects, says KenGen
317884
1,589,420
KenGen has said it is unable to implement corporate social responsibility projects Mbeere residents demand because of limited funds.

11. KenGen Electronic Coverage 16-Feb-17 Athiani FM
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16-Feb-17
Athiani FM
Drought to prompt rise in cost of electricity
07:19
70000
350000
Following the drought being experienced in the country the cost of electricity is expected to rise, this has been said by KenGen's boss Albert Mugo.
09:18
55600
278000
KenGen constructs water fetching point for Embu residents
19:08
61500
307500
Residents benefiting from Kiabere and Kidaruma water in Embu county have something to be pleased about this is after KenGen constructed a water fetching point for the residents, this follows constant attacks from Hippopotamus from the waters. .
21:12
51600
258000

12. KenGen Electronic Coverage 16-Feb-17 Chamgei FM
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16-Feb-17
Chamgei FM
KenGen to raise tariffs
07:38
159450
797250
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Director Albert Mugo has announced that the company is seeking to increase the prices at which it sells hydropower setting the stage for higher electricity bills for homes and businesses.
10:47
148210
741050
Citizen Radio
Kenyans notified of high electricity bills
09:11
63850
319250
KenGen has issued a notice to Kenyans to be ready for higher electricity bills due to declined water at the main power plants due to the current state of drought.
06:12
343460

13. KenGen Electronic Coverage 16-Feb-17 Citizen Radio
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16-Feb-17
Citizen Radio
Kenyans notified of high electricity bills
07:09
328050
KenGen has issued a notice to Kenyans to be ready for higher electricity bills due to declined water at the main power plants due to the current state of drought.
08:04
72660
363300
Homeboyz Radio
Kenyans to expect higher costs of electricity
13:02
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249400
Kenyans have been told to brace themselves for higher electricity bills as low water levels at the seven folks dam that account for 80% of hydro power generation could keep the cost of electricity high.
Inooro FM
Electricity prices to go up-KenGen
07:06
207470
Electricity prices is expected to go up according to KenGen due to increase in fuel costs and low water levels emanating from drought.

14. KenGen Electronic Coverage 16-Feb-17 Inooro FM
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16-Feb-17
Inooro FM
Electricity prices to go up-KenGen
09:03
207470
Electricity prices is expected to go up according to KenGen due to increase in fuel costs and low water levels emanating from drought.
KBC English Service
Low water levels to keep cost of electricity high
13:07
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56450
Low water levels at the seven folks dam that accounts for 80% of hydro power generation on account of poor rains could keep the cost of electricity high as KenGen resort to other sources of energy.
14:00
9920
49600
19:12

15. KenGen Electronic Coverage 16-Feb-17 Muuga FM
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16-Feb-17
Muuga FM
Kenyans to pay more for power as KenGen seeks to raise tariffs
07:13
73000
365000
KenGen CEO Engineer Albert Mugo has said that the company is seeking to raise power tariffs due to reduced water levels at the Seven Folk dams.
Radio Taifa
Low water levels to keep cost of electricity high
13:08
24200
121000
Low water levels at the seven folks dam that accounts for hydro power generation on accounts of poor rains may keep the cost of electricity high as KenGen resort to other sources of energy
Ramogi FM
KenGen says Kenyans will pay more for power
09:02
130470
652350
KenGen has advised Kenyans to expect increase in cost of electricity following the ongoing drought that has affected the country's hydro power generation.
KBC Channel 1
Cost of electrictity could rise due to low water levels
19:17
198960
994800
Low water level at the Seven Forks dam that accounts for 80% of hydro power generation could keep the electricity cost rates high as KenGen results to other resources of energy.

16. KenGen Electronic Coverage 16-Feb-17 KBC Channel 1
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16-Feb-17
KBC Channel 1
Cost of electrictity might rise due to low water level
22:16
203020
Low water level at the Seven Forks dam that accounts for 80% of hydro power generation could keep the electricity cost rates high as KenGen results to other resources of energy.
INTERVIEW: Erick Musau - Standard Investment Bank
21:40
Erick Musau, analyst at Standard Investment Bank talks about the markets as they are.
KenGen banking on geothermal resources
13:39
444130

17. Print Industry Coverage 17-Feb-17 Business Daily
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17-Feb-17
Business Daily
Manufactures say frequent power outages raising bills 9
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445,955
Kenyan manufacturers say frequent electricity outages and power surges are keeping their energy bills high, even with the increased use of lesser expensive geothermal power in the national grid. The Kenya Association of Manufacturers Chief Executive Phyllis Wakiaga noted that Coast and Western Regions are the most affected by the outages.
Daily Nation
Elders want court to block Itare dam project 27
98759
493,795
A group of elders yesterday filed an application at a Kisii Court seeking to stop the construction of the Itare dam in Kuresoi.
Power cuts driving up bills: Industries 44
139386
696,930
Kenyan manufacturers say frequent electricity outages and power surges are keeping their energy bills high, even with the increased use of the less expensive geothermal power in the national grid.KAM says the Coast and Western region are the most affected.
THE CUTTING EDGE: Billing Problem 15
24469
122,345
Mr Mohamed Hassan says something is really terrible with Kenya Power's billing system.

18. Print Industry Coverage 17-Feb-17 The People Daily
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17-Feb-17
The People Daily
Ethiopia power project to lower local electricity costs 15
112580
562,900
Kenya could soon tap cheaper electricity when a joint power project with Ethiopia is completed. Members of Kenya Manufacturers Association have been asked to deepen consumption.
The Standard
Kenya Power asks State to chip in to cushion consumers from high bills 36
229154
1,145,770
Kenya Power wants the Government to pay for the extra cost of generating electricity from the expensive diesel-fired thermal generators to cushion consumers from higher bills.

19. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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16-Feb-17
Capital FM
Inflation in Nigeria on rise
07:19
43000
215000
Inflation in Nigeria rose to its highest level in more than 11 years driven by food,electricity,transport,fuel prices.
Manufactures Association decries power interruptions
12:14
Kenya Association of Manufacturers has said that a reliable source of power is still a major challenge to manufacturers in the country despite energy being crucial ingredient in economic development.
Citizen Radio
Kenya Power plans to build new power stations
16:41
239550
Kenya Power has announced plans to construct several power stations at a cost of Ksh119B in Industrial Area in Nairobi.
Classic 105
Kenya Power, Association of Manufacturers working to ensure reliable power supply
13:02
15850
79250
Kenya Power and the Association of Manufacturers say that they are working closely to ensure quality and reliable power supply, Flora Mutahi from the Association says that unplanned power interruptions causes insignificant inconveniences to sensitive processes.

20. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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16-Feb-17
Classic 105
No high electricity bills despite drought, Kenya Power says
16:02
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Kenyans have been notified that there will be no power rationing or high electricity bills despite the ongoing drought which has led to a drop in the water levels, Kenya Power's Ken Tarus says that Kenya has an electricity reservoir which will help mitigate thermo production cost.
County FM
Kenya Power asked to replace transformer in Mumbuni ward
09:06
22330
111650
Mumbuni Ward MCA in partnership with the area residents have called On Kenya Power to replace a transformer in the area that broke down leaving them in darkness.
East FM
Kenya Power assures Kenyans of no power rationing
20:01
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38950
Kenya Power has assured there will be no power rationing or high electricity bills despite the ongoing drought.
Kenyans hail Jubilee for electricity connections
15:00
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44950
Only 10% of Kenyans can testify schools have received tablets, Four in five Kenyans have said Jubilee has scored highly in connecting them to electricity but has not fulfilled the laptop project.

21. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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16-Feb-17
East FM
Kenyans warned against fraud electricians
09:00
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Citizens have been urged to look out for conmen pretending to be Kenya Power technicians disconnecting power and demanding a reconnection fee.
Hot 96
Kenya Power announces plans to construct sub stations
17:23
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Kenya Power has announced plans to construct sub stations at a cost 119 billion shillings to offer redundancy for big manufacturers.
Various ethnic elders move to court over Itare Dam
17:04
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Elders from the Kipsigis, Luo, Kuria and Kisii communities have moved to court to challenge the construction of Itare dam.
KBC English Service
Kenya Power, KAM meet in bid to boost relationship
14:00
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Kenya Power and Kenya Association of Manufacturers today held a meeting in an initiative aimed at boosting the relationship between the two entities.

22. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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16-Feb-17
Kiss FM
Kenya Power warns Kenyans of conmen
07:01
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Kenyans have been urged to look out for people who have been masquerading as Kenya Power officials with the sole aim of extorting money from people.
Kenyans to enjoy power despite ravaging drought
14:58
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Kenya Power has assured Kenyans that there will be no power rationing despite the ongoing drought.
Mbaitu FM
Kisooni residents protest to KPLC offices in Machakos
16:11
8000
40000
Kisooni residents in Mung'ala location have protested to Kenya Power offices Machakos branch complaining of power challenges they are facing.
Muuga FM
County govt accused of failing to install power
11:03
257140
Doctors at the Nyambene General Hospital have expressed their disappointment after the county government failed to install electricity to operate machines.

23. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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16-Feb-17
ONE FM
KPLC,KAM to boost working relations
15:01
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The Kenya Power and Kenya Association Of Manufacturers today held meeting that seek to boost working relations between the two entities to benefit consumers
Pilipili FM
Electricity cost to remain the same
13:06
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Kenya power has said that there will be no increased electricity bill even though there is water shortage in the country .
Radio Jambo
Kenya Power says there will be no blackouts
19:03
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Kenya Power Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ken Tarus has reassured Kenyans and manufacturers in general that the ongoing drought will not affect power supply in the country to warrant power rationing.
Kenya Power warns against fraudsters
07:01
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Kenyans have been warned against people posing to be Kenya Power technicians who disconnect electricity then ask for re-connection fees.

24. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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16-Feb-17
Radio Salaam FM
KPLC unveils street lighting plan in rural areas
18:15
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KPLC has unveiled a street lighting project worth Sh26.2 million in several rural areas across the country.
Radio Taifa
Kenya Power, KAM meet in bid to boost relationship
13:05
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Kenya power and Kenya Association of Manufacturers today held a meeting in an initiative aimed at boosting the relationship between the eneties
Ramogi FM
Kisumu Commissioner warns against illegal electricity connections
13:07
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Kisumu County Commissioner has warned area residents against illegal power connections.
XFM
Kenyans cautioned against fraudsters
07:05
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40600
Kenyans have been urged to look out for con men pretending to be Kenya Power technicians.

25. Electronic Industry Coverage DATE STATION HEADLINE/SUBJECT TIME
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16-Feb-17
Citizen TV
Makueni county acquires 8 standby generators
13:06
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Makueni county has acquired eight standby generators at a cost of Sh31 million to be used for power supply in hospitals during power outages and improve operations at eleven hospitals.
KBC Channel 1
Manufacturers blame high cost of electricity for their problems
19:16
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Manufacturers in the country have blamed their rising production costs to the high cost of electricity and frequent power blackouts.
NTV
Kenya Power and KAM discuss issues on power and production
12:02
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Kenya Power and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers held a meeting to discuss various issues on power and production and how to align operations to boost local manufacturing.

26. -END-
Thank You.