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Kenya Powers Up: IFC Injects Ksh 6 Billion to Accelerate Menengai Geothermal Project

Kenya Secures Ksh 6 Billion IFC Loan to Accelerate Menengai Geothermal Project đŸš€đŸŒ± By:  Robert Buluma Kenya’s green energy future just received a significant boost!  The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is planning a Ksh 6 billion (~$40 million) loan to accelerate construction at the Menengai Geothermal Project near Nakuru, a cornerstone in the country’s renewable energy ambitions. This funding is earmarked for the construction phase of one of the 35MW Independent Power Producer (IPP) plants within the larger 105 MW Menengai geothermal complex. Once fully operational, the complex is expected to supply clean energy to nearly 500,000 households, a huge leap toward Kenya’s goal of 100% clean energy generation by 2030. Why This Matters for Construction and Development 1. Project Acceleration The IFC loan ensures that construction continues smoothly and rapidly, keeping Kenya on track to expand its baseload renewable energy capacity. 2. Energy Security Unlike solar or wind...