KenGen CEO Peter Njenga and Radio Africa group Editorial Director Paul Ilado Signing the partnership agreement/RADIO AFRICA EVENTS
Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen) has signed a partnership agreement Radio Africa group and Enashipai ahead of the 2025 World Rally Championship Safari Rally to be held in Naivasha from March 20, 2025
In a press conference held at the KenGen Plaza on March 12, KenGen Managing Director and CEO Peter Njenga emphasized the significance of the partnership, saying that it is a bold statement toward establishing a cleaner and more energy-efficient future.
The collaboration introduces the KenGen Geothermal Stage in Olkaria, leveraging Africa’s largest geothermal hub to showcase green energy integration. Key initiatives include geothermal-powered EV charging stations, solar infrastructure, and an energy-efficient rally village to slash the event’s carbon footprint.
''Our partnership with WRC Safari Rally 2025 is more than a collaboration; it is a powerful statement of intent,” Njenga said.
“It exemplifies how global sports and energy innovation can converge to redefine sustainability in high-performance environments.”
The company also pledged Sh500,000 to support top female rally driver Pauline Sheghu, promoting gender inclusivity in motorsport.
“Pauline carries the aspirations of future African women champions,” Njenga said.
Additional
programmes like Pink Energy and Blue Energy will empower women and youth in
renewable sectors.
Radio Africa Group's Editorial Director Paul Ilado said that Radio Africa will amplify coverage of the rally’s sustainability efforts across its platforms.
“We’re merging media, sport, and sustainability to inspire a greener future. To the day leading out to the event during and a post, we will be able to provide coverage and tell the story of sustainability. We will be out to cover Pauline and her team to make sure they have the limelight they need," Ilado said.
KenGen is also enhancing the rally fan experience through innovation-driven engagements, including interactive clean energy hubs where fans can experience geothermal and other green energy technologies firsthand, real-time renewable energy demonstrations showcasing Kenya's clean energy leadership, and to highlight the impact of sustainable power solutions.
KenGen
is also enhancing the rally fan experience through innovation-driven
engagements, including interactive clean energy hubs where fans can experience
geothermal and other green energy technologies firsthand, real-time renewable
energy demonstrations showcasing Kenya’s clean energy leadership, and to
highlight the impact of sustainable power solutions.
“We are also partnering with Enashipai Resort and Spa to offer the best of hospitality to our guests while showcasing world-class sustainability in the hotel industry,” Eng. Njenga said.
The Enashipai Resort and Spa also appreciated KenGen as their long-term partners and expressed their delight in partnering with the firm.
"KenGen has been our partners since we opened our doors in 2011 and this year we are delighted to be partnering with them at their new geothermal stage."
