Enoosopukia Forest Restoration Gains Momentum with KenGen’s Leadership
The MD & CEO of KenGen PLC Eng. Peter Njenga toured KenGen Foundation’s Enoosopukia Adopt-A-Forest project on Friday 10 July to assess progress and reinforce KenGen’s commitment to environmental conservation. The project, nestled in the expansive Mau Forest Complex, aims to restore critical ecosystems while empowering local communities.
Accompanying the MD & CEO was Mr. Peketsa Mangi the General Manager – Geothermal Development, Board Member and KenGen Foundation Trustee Ms. Josephine Koisaba, Daniel Nzioka – Insurance Manager and Foundation Trustee, Paul Wambugu – Investment Manager and Foundation Trustee and Anthony Igecha – Managing Trustee KenGen Foundation.
The Enoosopukia Forest—a vital segment of the Mau Complex and one of Kenya’s largest water catchment areas—faces threats from deforestation and human encroachment. In response, KenGen PLC, in partnership with the Narok County Government and the KenGen Foundation, has initiated an ambitious effort to plant 80,000 trees across 50 hectares.
This project aligns with Kenya’s sustainability goals, addressing both environmental and socio-economic challenges. Phase I of the project has 12,855 trees already planted in 10 hectares of the forest.
At the heart of this initiative is a strategy to integrate climate action with local development. “Enoosopukia represents a unique opportunity to combat climate change while enhancing community livelihoods,” said Eng. Njenga during the visit.
“This project not only protects a critical catchment for renewable energy production but also demonstrates our commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 13 on Climate Action. Through reforestation, improved governance, and community empowerment, we’re creating a model for sustainable development.”
KenGen Foundation Trustee Ms. Josephine Koisaba, a native of the area, emphasized the importance of community involvement, recounting the impact of forest degradation on local livelihoods.
KenGen PLC’s broader sustainability agenda focuses on leveraging renewable energy sources while preserving Kenya’s natural ecosystems. The company, a leader in geothermal energy production, generates 713.13 MW from its Olkaria plants—recharged by aquifers fed by catchments like Enoosopukia.
Additionally, the forest supports tributaries critical to the Sondu Miriu hydroelectric plant, which generates 60 MW. The KenGen Foundation complements KenGen PLC’s CSR efforts by investing in environmental conservation, education, and community projects, creating a balanced approach to sustainability.
