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Masinga Dam Stories

Build dam on Ewaso Ng'iro North River to curb frequent floods
Mohammed Doyo  |  May 18, 2024

This cycle of devastation has become all too familiar for those living along the river's banks, and it is a reality that we can no longer afford to ig...

Fear grips Garissa,Tana River counties as floods intensify, camp marooned
Issa Hussein  |  May 04, 2024

Floodwaters from River Tana which burst its banks have also affected Galbet and Iftin wards, where institutions housing internally displaced persons h...

Masinga Dam waters levels to remain at record high in May
John Mbati  |  May 02, 2024

With the high volume of water at Masinga Dan, KenGen says it has accelerated power generation.

Questions linger as deadly rains, floods ravage Kenya
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 29, 2024

Government sources say a record 300 people have lost their lives, with 185,297 individuals displaced by the floods.

Flood warning: Government issues public safety alert amid heavy rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2024

At the same time, the CS affirmed the government's readiness to issue mandatory evacuation orders in specific areas if necessary.

Expect cheaper power, KenGen says as water dams fill
Ibrahim Omar  |  Feb 05, 2024

Masinga, Kamburu, Gitaru, Kindaruma, and Kiambere dams have filled up sufficiently, enabling the generation of more hydropower.

Garissa Governor Nathif and CS Chirchir conduct fact-finding mission at Masinga Dam
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 24, 2023

Energy CS Davis Chirchir, accompanied by PS Alex Wachira, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, and other government officials, conducted a tour and fact-find...