The Turkwel Hydroelectric Power Station

Turkwel Hydroelectric Power Station
Turkwel Hydroelectric Power Station

The Turkwel Hydroelectric Power Station was construced between 1986 and 1991. The Turkwel Hydroelectric Power Station, Kenya’s tallest, with a height of 153m, crest length of 150m, volume of 170,000m³ and retains a water volume of 1,641,000m³. It’s construction was riddled with claims of corruption. The dam was eventually built at three times the estimated cost, twice the allocated amount and producing energy significantly below capacity.

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