Development of Hydro-electric power in Kenya
Answer Text: Development of HEP in Kenya-By the dawn of independence there was few industries and hence low demand for electricity.-Few HEP stations available were set up to supply power for agricultural processing.-The earliest stations were Mesco on R. Maragua, Ndula on R. Thika and Sagana on R. Sagana.-The rest of power supply came from diesel plants in Kipevu.-There was power which was being imported from Uganda which was connected in 1955.-Demand for electricity increased as more industries were established.-The country opted to use her water resources to provide electricity and reduce her reliance on power from Uganda.-R. Tana was identified as the one with the largest potential.-Seven sites appearing as a cascade were identified along the river where the Seven Forks Scheme was launched.
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