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KenGen's Profit Soars by 79%: Geothermal Energy Powers Kenya's Green Future

KenGen’s Remarkable Half-Year Profit Growth: A Testament to Geothermal Energy's Potential By:  Robert Buluma A picture of an Olkarian Giraffe in KenGen Olkaria poised taking a glimpse of Mercy Rono's lense in the Geothermal Field In a groundbreaking financial report released on February 6, 2025, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) PLC announced a remarkable 79% growth in its half-year profit. This milestone underscores KenGen's resilience and leadership in the energy sector, particularly its commitment to renewable energy, with geothermal energy taking center stage.   Driving Growth Through Geothermal Energy   Given that Kenya is geographically located in the Great Rift Valley geothermal well endowed section of the world  it is much easier  For the country to surpass the 1 GW geothermal mark and even disrupt the global geothermal market. Give that companies like Kengen are the main pivots in this field KenGen’s net profit soared to Ksh.5....