20
Jan
KenGen Book Drive: A Record Success for 2021
The inaugural KenGen Book Drive surpassed its donation target for 2021 with a record of 1,776 collected books. The Annual Book Drive is a company-wide effort spearheaded by the KenGen Foundation with support from the Office of MD and CEO. Speaking while making her donation, Mrs. Rebecca Miano, KenGen PLC MD and CEO, appreciated the... Read More
05
Nov
KenGen PLC and KenGen Foundation Book Drive Kicks Off!
The KenGen PLC Annual Book Drive kicks off at all the Company’s installations with the aim of putting books in the hands of needy students this holiday season. KenGen staff are encouraged to drop off their donations at set collection points at the power stations. From there, the books will be distributed to the students... Read More
30
Oct
Addressing Climate Change through Eco-jikos.
Thirty households in Kihara sub-location, Nyandarua County are the recent beneficiaries of energy saving jikos courtesy of KenGen PLC’s Managing Director and CEO Mrs. Rebecca Miano on 29th October. The donations are part of the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility in empowering communities to address climate change. The jikos, which were distributed through the KenGen Foundation,... Read More
30
Oct
First Class Graduate Celebrates KenGen Education Scholarship
Owaga Jorim Okoth, from Owiro Village, Nyatike Sub-county, Migori County is an alumnus of the KenGen’s Education Scholarships programme. A former student at St. Paul’s Ageng’a Mixed Secondary School, class of 2015, he was awarded a full university scholarship after qualifying to join The Technical University of Kenya where he pursued a degree in Bachelor... Read More
27
Oct
M.D. and CEO Donation Warms the Hearts of Samburu Women
The Managing Director and CEO of KenGen PLC Mrs. Rebecca Miano donated 35 energy-saving jikos through the KenGen Foundation to women groups in Poro Ward, Samburu West Constituency, Samburu County on 29 September. Speaking during the event, the KenGen Foundation’s Managing Trustee Anthony Igecha said that the donation is one of the measures KenGen is... Read More
21
Oct
1st Capacity Building for Green Teachers in Phase VII of Tree planting Competition.
The scorching October sun was a stark reminder for 148 ‘green’ teachers, including school principals, on the need to embrace environmental conservation in the semi-arid counties of Kitui, Embu, and Machakos. The teachers were attending a three-day capacity building workshop courtesy of the Schools’ Green Initiative Challenge from October 13 – 15. The workshop saw... Read More
22
Sep
Final Evaluation for Schools’ Tree Planting Competition Phase V
The sustainable management of the schools’ tree nurseries and woodlots will provide them with a renewable source of wood fuel thus reducing pressure on surrounding vegetation and forest resources. It also accords the schools an opportunity to diversify their income through the sale of timber & non-timber products. The afforestation project is designed as a... Read More
14
Sep
Tax Exemption Status Marks Coming of Age for KenGen Foundation
The KenGen Foundation is proud to announce that is has been granted Tax Exemption Status by the Kenya Revenue Authority. This achievement was confirmed on 13th September 2021 and marks a major milestone for the organization. Receiving the certificate presented by the Foundation’s Managing Trustee Anthony Igecha, the M.D. and C.E.O Mrs Rebecca Miano congratulated... Read More
31
Aug
Long Journey to Koguta’s Restoration.
KenGen PLC, through the KenGen Foundation, is pulling all the stops to ensure the national target of 10 per cent forest cover is achieved through the re-afforestation of Koguta, a gazetted forest in Nyakach sub-county. Part of the company’s Sondu Miriu and Sang’oro Power Stations are located within the forest. Koguta Forest covers an approximate... Read More
25
Aug
KenGen Education Scholarship Success Story: Paul Kibet
Paul Kibet, from Sigor, West Pokot County is an alumnus of the KenGen’s Education Scholarships programme. A former student at Kapenguria Boys Secondary School, class of 2014, he was awarded a full University Scholarship after qualifying to join Kenyatta University where he pursued a degree in Nursing and Public Health of which he graduated with First Class honours. The fourth born son in... Read More