Kenya Electricity Generating Company has reported savings of up to Sh1 billion in cost-savings measures through employee-driven innovation.
Managing director
Albert Mugo said the company has also
made increased revenue generation by implementing innovative solutions
geared towards creating sustainable value for the fast evolving energy sector.
“The Company has also tested its capacity to
manufacture geothermal drilling detergent which it currently has to buy
commercially and develop a water bottling facility in its Gitaru Power
Station to tap flowing spring water for internal and commercial use,”
said Mugo.
Initiatives under the company’s transformation
strategy, are focused on innovation and continuous improvement by coming
up with innovative ideas relating to new business models, new revenue
generation and cost cutting measures.
The
company aims to establish a Research & Development facility that
will be used to test and prototype innovative initiatives which will be
located at the Olkaria Industrial Park.
