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About GDC

Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a fully government-owned company in Kenya’s energy sector. GDC was formed in 2008 as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed pursuant to the enactment of the Energy Act No. 12 of 2006, after the adoption of Sessional Paper No. 4 on Energy in 2004 that unbundled the country’s energy sector into five sub-sectors: generation, transmission, distribution, regulation and policy to ensure efficiency. GDC is tasked with developing steam fields and selling geothermal steam for electricity generation to Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) and private investors.

HARNESSING KENYA'S GEOTHERMAL POTENTIAL

Harnessed Steam IN MW

MW added to the grid

Direct Use Pilot Projects

Latest News

GDC Conference opens as experts back geothermal

The 3rd Geothermal Conference 2026 kicked off on May 4, 2026, in Nairobi amid renewed calls by sector stakeholders to position geothermal as the primary energy source for industrialisation and Kenya’s pursuit of stable, reliable power.

GDC backs Menengai youth teams with sports kits donation

GDC has stepped up its community engagement efforts, equipping seven youth teams in Mercy Njeri, Rongai Sub-County, with sports kits to nurture talents.

GDC rolls out livelihood support to households in the North Rift

At least 82 project-affected households in Paka and Korossi have received assorted support under the first phase of GDC’s Livelihood Restoration Program (LRP)

Upbeat GDC begins rig move to Suswa field in readiness for drilling

GDC has officially kicked off its journey to the Suswa Geothermal field, mobilising drilling rigs to move Suswa into active exploration.