The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has confirmed that a wind turbine at its Ngong Wind Power Facility caught fire on Tuesday afternoon.
In a statement on Wednesday, January 21, the company said the incident occurred around 3:00 pm on January 20, 2026, affecting a single 0.85MW turbine during routine maintenance.
KenGen emphasized that no injuries were reported and all personnel on site were safely accounted for, thanks to established safety protocols and a prompt emergency response.
Ngong Power Plant Turbine Catches Fire, KenGen Addresses. Photo: Courtesy.
The turbine was already offline at the time, so the incident did not affect the national electricity supply.
KenGen’s safety team, in collaboration with relevant regulatory authorities, has begun an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess the full extent of the damage.
The company aims to identify corrective and preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Videos captured at the scene showed crowds gathered near the turbine, though everyone maintained a safe distance. Authorities emphasized that no injuries occurred during the incident.
The turbine’s blades remained intact but were heavily scorched, with smoke still rising from the structure.
At the time, no visible flames were seen, and the incident did not disrupt the national electricity supply.
