KenGen Mentorship Program Equips 200 Students with Skills for Future Careers and Innovation
Acting Commerce Secretary Daniel Nzioka addresses the media during the 9th Annual KenGen Foundation Mentorship Programme in Nairobi on April 23, 2026.
NAIROBI, Kenya, April 23, 2026 — Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the country’s future workforce through its 9th Annual KenGen Foundation Mentorship Programme, bringing together nearly 200 students from across the country for a four-day intensive training.
The programme, held under the theme “Ubunifu bila upeo – Innovation without limits,” focused on leadership, innovation, and career readiness. The initiative specifically targets secondary school and university students who are beneficiaries of the KenGen Education Scholarship programme.
Speaking on behalf of Managing Director and CEO Peter Njenga, Acting Commerce Secretary Daniel Nzioka stated that the initiative underscores the company’s long-term investment in youth empowerment and national development.
“Investing in young people is one of the most impactful ways of securing Kenya’s long-term development. When we equip youth with skills, confidence, and opportunity, we are investing directly in the nation’s future,” Nzioka said.
He noted that the mentorship programme goes beyond academic support by focusing on holistic development. The curriculum includes leadership skills, personal resilience, and career guidance, while exposing participants to real-world professional environments through engagements with KenGen experts and external facilitators.
Nzioka highlighted that the programme has recorded strong outcomes, with over 90 per cent of sponsored students successfully transitioning from secondary school to university.
“Many of these students are also active in leadership, volunteer work, entrepreneurship, and co-curricular activities such as debate. This reflects our goal of nurturing well-rounded and socially responsible individuals,” he added.
He emphasized that the initiative reflects KenGen’s commitment to creating shared value with communities hosting its operations—particularly those near geothermal fields, hydro stations, and wind energy sites.
“Today does not mark an end, but a beginning. We want these students to leave here believing that innovation has no limits and that their aspirations matter,” Nzioka said.
A beneficiary, Sebastian Kituku Nzioka from Machakos County, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, noting that the scholarship and mentorship model has been life-changing.
“Initially, many of us had no potential to pursue our studies due to financial constraints. The programme supports both secondary and university education while providing the mentorship needed to understand our goals and overcome challenges,” he said.
He added that beneficiaries are selected from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) regions where KenGen operates and are supported through a combination of scholarships, stipends, and professional guidance.Another beneficiary,
Patrick Njoroge Karara, a student at the Technical University of Kenya, noted that the foundation ensures poverty does not limit excellence.
“Many of us come from humble backgrounds, but through this support, we have been able to pursue our academic goals. The foundation also sets academic targets to ensure continued support, which encourages discipline and high performance,” Karara said.
The company reiterated its commitment to expanding access to education through the KenGen Foundation, calling on partners in the private and development sectors to collaborate in scaling the impacts.
By investing in the next generation of leaders, KenGen continues to solidify its legacy beyond power generation.
Through the KenGen Foundation, the company ensures that its success in geothermal, hydro, and wind energy is mirrored by the success of the communities it serves, securing a skilled and resilient workforce for Kenya’s future energy landscape.
