Wind farm’s latest sustainability report highlights energy, climate, and community impact across northern Kenya
By Ethical Business News Desk
Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), operator of Africa’s largest wind energy installation, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing a broad-based approach to environmental stewardship, clean energy delivery, and local empowerment in Kenya’s Marsabit County.
Titled “Beyond Turbines: Impacting Kenya, Empowering People,” the report outlines the wind farm’s continued contributions to Kenya’s green energy ambitions, while expanding social investment across health, education, and infrastructure in underserved regions.
According to the report, LTWP supplied 1,367 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity to the national grid in 2024—representing nearly 11% of Kenya’s total energy consumption for the year. Since operations began, the project has cumulatively delivered over 9.5 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of renewable energy, reducing the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels and saving the economy an estimated KSh167 billion.
In terms of climate action, LTWP reports an annual avoidance of over 574,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions—bolstering Kenya’s commitment to achieving 100% clean energy by 2030. The wind farm also aligned with national reforestation goals by initiating tree-planting activities in Marsabit County as part of Kenya’s 30% tree cover ambition.
But the project’s footprint extends beyond the energy sector. Through its community investment programme, Winds of Change (WoC), LTWP has channelled over KSh875 million into local development since 2018. In 2024, key milestones included the completion of new educational facilities, a science laboratory, and a 46-bed ward at Laisamis Hospital, collectively benefiting over 116,000 residents.
“This is about more than clean energy – it’s about long-term impact,” said George Njenga, Executive Chairman of LTWP. “We are building a model where infrastructure investments directly support community resilience and economic inclusion.”
The wind power company also remains a major employer in Marsabit, with 81% of its 302 employees drawn from the local area. On workplace safety, the report notes that LTWP recorded 285 ‘Green Days’ in 2024, days without any reportable safety incidents, demonstrating a strong internal health, safety, and environmental culture.
Felix Rottmann, the company’s ESG Manager, noted that the report reflects LTWP’s commitment to transparency and international environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
“We measure our impact not only in megawatts delivered, but in lives improved,” he said.
Kenya Power Board Chairperson Joy Brenda Mdivo hailed the project as a flagship example of public-private synergy.
“Lake Turkana Wind Power has proven that renewable infrastructure, when thoughtfully implemented, can deliver affordable energy while transforming communities.”
As Kenya moves to fast-track its energy transition and build climate resilience, LTWP offers a compelling case for how clean energy projects can serve as platforms for inclusive development, institutional collaboration, and environmental leadership.
