Kenya: KenGen Unveils Elaborate Renewable Energy Project Pipeline

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Kenya: KenGen Unveils Elaborate Renewable Energy Project Pipeline

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has unveiled an elaborate renewable energy project pipeline focused on supporting the Government's economic growth agenda.

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