The proposed High Grand Falls Hydropower Project is one step closer to realization after Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi toured the 700, megawatt planned site at Masinga, Machakos County.
On Thursday January 22, 2026, the visit brought together top officials from the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and the Ministry of Energy who made spot assessment of the project site and the entire Seven Forks Cascade system.
The project will go a long way in securing Kenyas electricity supply in the future while it will also provide better control of floods downstream of the Seven Forks dams.
KenGen stated that High Grand Falls project is in line with the governments master plan of affordable and clean energy generation for supporting industrial growth and general economic development.
KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, called the project a national strategic investment and extended his gratitude to the government for giving the utility the responsibility of its implementation.
This is the very first day of a new journey that is not only important but also very, very transformative. We appreciate the Government of Kenya for entrusting us with this task and for always being supportive of the mandate we have been given, said Eng. Njenga.
During the tour, CS Wandayi praised KenGen for its efficient management of hydropower resources, highlighting the company’s readiness to continue providing a stable power supply even as water inflows get reduced due to less than average rains in the major catchment areas. “I really like the way KenGen manages water resources so professionally and their great focus on power supply continuity, ” Wandayi remarked.
On water situation at Masinga Dam, KenGen briefed that as at 21st January 2026 the water level in the reservoir was 1, 053. 04 metres above sea level, which is 3. 04 metres less than the full capacity level of the reservoir which is 1, 056. 5 metres but still well above the minimum operating level of 1, 037 metres.
The company disclosed that all Seven Forks hydropower plants are in good condition and operating at full capacity. Eng. Njenga pointed out that hydropower continues to be the least, cost source of electricity in Kenya and has helped in stabilizing the power tariffs even when there was less rainfall.
He said that KenGen’s energy mix, which besides hydro includes geothermal, wind, and thermal power plants, remains a dependable source to the national grid.
KenGen also expressed its dedication to providing clean energy solutions that are harmonized with the developmental goals of Kenya.