President Ruto Launches Africa's First Geothermal-Powered Fertilizer Plant in Nakuru
News Updated: 04 November 2025 12:02 EAT
President William Ruto on Monday inaugurated the construction of the KenGen-Kaishan Olkaria Green Fertilizer Plant in Nakuru County, proclaiming the event a "defining moment" for Kenya's green industrial transformation.
In a social media post, the Head of State asserted that the KSh100 billion ($800 million) joint venture represents a "historic stride" for Kenya, and indeed for Africa, by translating words into tangible action for sustainable manufacturing.
This project, which will utilize geothermal energy to produce green ammonia and fertilizer, was hailed by President Ruto as a powerful symbol of what is achievable when energy, technology, and vision converge for a common purpose.
The new Olkaria facility is projected to yield substantial benefits for the Kenyan economy and its agricultural sector. Once operational, it will produce over 480,000 tonnes of fertilizer annually, thereby ensuring a reliable, affordable, and locally produced supply for farmers.
Beyond agriculture, the life-changing initiative is expected to create over 2,000 jobs and significantly impact the national budget by cutting the annual import bill by more than KSh60 billion.
President Ruto emphasized that this pioneering project further solidifies Kenya’s role at the forefront of green growth and climate-smart innovation across the African continent.
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