Lake Turkana Wind Power spent Sh2.6b on taxes

Kenya Power Lighting Company Chairperson Joy Brenda Mdivo with Lake Turkana Wind Power officials the launch of 2024 Sustainability Report on June 12, 2025.  [David Gichuru, Standard]

The Lake Turkana Wind Power spent Sh2.6 billion on taxes in the year 2024.

A report released last week indicates that the wind farm spent Sh167 billion on fuel import displacement.

According to the 2024 sustainability report dubbed 'Beyond Turbines: Impacting Kenya, Empowering People', the farm spent some Sh117 billion on energy cost savings.

The Lake Turkana Wind Power project is located in Loiyangalani District, Marsabit County.

It comprises of 365 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 850kW, and a high voltage substation that has been connected to the Kenyan national grid through a 438km associated transmission line constructed by the Government of Kenya through the Kenya Transmission Company (KETRACO).

It provides reliable, low-cost energy to Kenya’s national grid, bought at a fixed price by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) over a 20-year period in accordance with the Power Purchase Agreement.

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The 310MW project currently contributes 10.89 per cent to the national grid.

Since its inception in 2018, about 9.5 billion kWh of energy has been delivered.

The report further indicates that the project spent another Sh129.3 million on social and community investment activities, raising the amount to Sh875 million in the last six years.

The farm cut some 574,547 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions during the period under review.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Chairperson Joy Brenda Mdivo said the Lake Turkana Wind Power exemplifies the transformative power of public-private partnerships in delivering clean, affordable energy and driving sustainable development that directly benefits our citizens.

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She said the 2024 report showcases how LTWP’s operations extend beyond electricity generation to fostering community well-being, promoting local economic growth, and championing environmental protection.

"The 2024 Sustainability Report reveals LTWP’s commitment to powering Kenya's future, not just with clean energy, but with tangible, positive impact. We are proud to showcase that we are empowering people and driving sustainable growth in Kenya," she said.

Her sentiments were share by George Njenga, LTWP Executive Chairman who said the farm is a successful case study of how a project of this magnitude can have an impact community, local employment, and environmental stewardship is actively shaping Kenya's socio-economic landscape and propelling its ambitious green energy goals forward.