It was a day of pomp and color yesterday at Menengai as GDC performed host to H.E. Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH, the Deputy President, as he officiated over the Globeleq powerplant groundbreaking ceremony.
In a morning of parked actions, the Deputy President lauded GDC for its function in serving to to develop inexperienced power. He promised authorities’s assist in order that GDC can competently ship on its mandate.
“We are going to proceed to assist GDC to successfully play its function; extra importantly, these efforts will assist Kenya meet its worldwide obligation on decarbonizing the economic system on Africa and international entrance as we push to use the complete geothermal potential,” mentioned the DP.
He added that: “the federal government is eager on decreasing the price of energy. Electrical energy from this powerplant will value solely 7 US cents… Inexpensive energy will assist spur financial growth and scale back the price of doing enterprise.”
The Cupboard Secretary, Hon. Davis Chirchir expressed delight that he’ll see the fruits of what he initiated 10 years in the past. He expressed full confidence in GDC to assist the nation drive the geothermal agenda.
On his half, the Board Chair, Hon. Walter Nyambati, famous that GDC was significantly honoured by the presence of the Deputy President. He assured attendees that GDC, with the federal government and financiers’ assist, will excel.
“We’re glad. This groundbreaking a way forward for lowered value of energy and extra revenues for GDC. I wish to guarantee the GDC employees that our Firm is nice; it has potential and what we’d like is to all, in a single accord, assist one another and pull ahead collectively,” the CEO counselled.
The occasion was additionally graced by different prime authorities officers together with the Mr. Alex Wachira, PS State Division of Vitality, H.E. Susan Kihika, Governor, Nakuru County, Members of Parliament, and ambassadors.
On the venue, the GDC teardrops and flags flapped majestically as company streamed in or held their tête-à-tête. Many of the company marveled on the marvel that Manengai has turn into.
And, like a pleasant icing on the cake, the occasion ended on a excessive word because the Chairman and the CEO offered framed photos of Menengai to the Deputy President and the outgoing UK Ambassador to Kenya, Jane Marriot. The corridor raptured in applause.
