The plant is expected to sustainably solve Nairobi’s garbage problem but also add to the country’s renewable energy pool. Presently, KenGen provides power from hydro, thermal and geothermal sources. Advertisement“The city of Nairobi generates about 3,000 tonnes of solid waste per day and is transported to the main dumpsite at Dandora within Nairobi, approximately 10km from the Nairobi City centre. Solid waste management has been a challenge for many years to the Nairobi City County authorities,” said KenGen. Presently, KenGen provides power from hydro, thermal and geothermal sources.

Source: Daily Nation August 25, 2020 17:36 UTC