KTDA Power Company Limited, a subsidiary of KTDA, has reported a 32 per cent surge in electricity production from its operational hydropower projects, directly benefiting smallholder tea farmers.
Currently, KTDA Power’s Imenti, Lower Nyamindi, Gura, North Mathioya, Chania, and Nyambunde hydro projects are fully operational.
According to KTDA, in February 2025, these six power plants generated a total of 3.28 MKWhrs, increasing to 4.33 MKWhrs in March 2025.
In a statement General Manager of KTDA Power Company, Peter Wachira, said the 32 per cent rise was attributed to the ongoing heavy rains that have significantly boosted river flow and power output.
These hydropower plants supply electricity to 17 tea factories managed by KTDA.
Lower electricity costs enable factories to process tea more efficiently, reducing operational expenses and, in turn, increasing the price paid to farmers for their produce.
Construction is ongoing at several other hydropower projects, including South Mara, Iraru, Rupingazi, Kipsonoi, and Chemosit.
Additionally, the company is in the feasibility study and tendering phase for new projects, including Kathita, Kiringa, Ragati, Gatamaiyu, Nyamasege, Taunet, and Kapolet.
