Naperu Lbalanga: From Pastoralist to Community Advisor
Naperu Lbalanga still remembers the weight of a young goat in her arms and the dust of the herding paths clinging to her feet. Raised in a traditional pastoralist home in Ngurunit, her future once seemed certain: cattle, goats, and the seasonal migrations that defined life in the arid North. Formal education was never part […]
View postEmpowering the Next Generation: A Two-Day School Visit Program
As part of our quarterly commitment to nurturing young minds, part of our Community Liaison team conducted the first school visitation and mentorship program of the year this quarter. The two-day initiative took them to Korolle Mixed Secondary School and Korr Mixed Secondary School, where they engaged students on critical life skills, career pathways, and […]
View postDriven by purpose: Kennedy’s journey of service
For over 27 years, Kennedy’s life has been a journey guided by one constant: the open road. But for the Admin driver team lead at LTWP, driving is more than just a profession; it’s a foundation for service, leadership, and community. Raised in Tum, Samburu County, Kennedy’s foundation was built in a humble, rural setting. […]
View postGatab Junction Modern Dispensary Handover
On February 11, 2026, LTWP Winds of Change marked a historic milestone by handing over a newly constructed modern dispensary to the Civicon community in Gatab. The Civicon community was established in 2016 as a satellite camp by the contracted Civicon Company during LTWP’s construction phase. For ten years, accessing healthcare meant arduous motorcycle journeys […]
View postThe leadership journey of LTWP’s John Chege
At the heart of Sub-saharan Africa’s 2nd largest wind farm, the task of harnessing one of the world’s most powerful wind resources is monumental. Since its commissioning, Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) has dispatched over 10.5 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy to Kenya’s national grid, a feat of engineering that powers millions of homes […]
View postMpagas Teachers quarters and ablution block handover
A collective sigh of relief and celebration filled the air on January 31st, 2026, as Mpagas Primary School in Laisamis constituency welcomed a long-awaited transformation. We handed over new facilities comprising twelve individual teachers’ houses and a modern ablution block. This project is set to stabilize the school’s teaching workforce and enhance the learning environment […]
View postLTWP’s Winds of Change hands over transformative facilities to Moite Primary School
A wave of jubilation swept through Moite Primary School on Saturday, January 17th, as the community gathered to celebrate the handover of truly transformative new facilities. The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) ‘Winds of Change’ program, in partnership with Start a Library Trust, officially presented the school with a new administration block, a modern staffroom, […]
View postLocal roots to security leadership: Clementina Ekidor’s security journey at LTWP
For Clementina Ekidor, working at Lake Turkana Wind Power is more than just a job, it’s a homecoming. Growing up in Loiyangalani, just a few kilometers from the wind farm, she witnessed her community’s transformation as the vast wind turbines rose across the landscape into Africa’s largest windfarm. “Working here feels like caring for my […]
View postFrom village dreams to wind farm reality: Jenerica’s story
From a young age in the small village of Sarima, situated within the Lake Turkana Wind Power project, Jenerica dreamed of two things: becoming a nurse or serving in the military. These childhood dreams were shaped by the desire to serve and protect. After attending Baragoi Primary School and later Baragoi Girls Secondary School, she […]
View postLTWP Community Open Day
We hosted an open day on 12th November aimed at fostering community partnership and transparency through insightful presentations and collaborative dialogue. The event was attended by 145 stakeholders from the National Government, Marsabit County Government and Laisamis Constituency, which was represented by the area Member of Parliament, MCA’s, community chiefs & representatives. Our CEO, Max […]
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