State lines up new 90MW hydropower project on Tana River

The Treasury is fast-tracking an update of a feasibility study for a 90 MW hydropower plant in Karura under a public-private partnership. This project aims to harness the residual hydraulic potential of the Tana River and integrate clean energy into the national grid. Electricity demand in Kenya has surged, reaching a peak of 2,439 MW in December 2025, highlighting the urgent need for new energy sources.