Nairobi, May 26 -- Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is set to directly sell electricity to industries located in its park in Naivasha, as the firm moves to tap into a market opened up by recent legal changes.

KenGen disclosed that it will apply for a licence to transmit and distribute electricity to the industries setting base at its Green Energy Park, located in Olkaria. The application will be made on June 2, 2026.

The State-owned power producer is banking on the recently-gazetted Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access) Regulations of 2026 that have opened doors for electricity generating firms to directly sell electricity to large consumers.

KenGen is betting on direct sale of electricity at prices lowe...