Status Operational | Purpose Power | |
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Opening date 1952; 65 years ago (1952) Name Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station | ||
The Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station is a 7.4 MW (9,900 hp) hydroelectric power station in Kenya.
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Location
The power station is located near the village of Kambirwa, in Muranga County, approximately 82 kilometres (51 mi), by road, northeast of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya. The coordinates of Wanjii Power Station are: 0°44'58.0"S, 37°10'29.0"E (Latitude:-0.749437; Longitude:37.174731).
Overview
The power station draws its waters from the Wanjii Reservoir on the Maragwa River.
Ownership
Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station is owned by Kenya Electricity Generating Company, a parastatal company of the government of Kenya.
References
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