VIDEO: Inside the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant Supplying 40% of Kenya’s Electricity

Wanjiru Kariuki
By Wanjiru Kariuki September 13, 2026 02:58 (EAT)
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Aerial perspective of the Olkaria Geothermal energy wells and steam transmission pipes in Naivasha.

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In this exclusive Citizen Digital video documentary, our energy correspondent takes viewers deep inside the massive Olkaria Geothermal Power complex operated by KenGen in Naivasha.

With geothermal energy now contributing over 40% of Kenya’s total baseload electricity, the country stands proudly among the top ten geothermal power producers on the planet.

Watch the full video below to discover how advanced subterranean directional drilling and high-pressure steam turbines are delivering affordable, zero-carbon electricity to millions of Kenyan homes.

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