PRESS RELEASE 7 SEPTEMBER 2026 Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) has noted with concern recent reports by some Civil Society and media outlets regarding the Company's diesel generators. In the interest of ensuring that the public is accurately informed, EGENCO would like to provide the following clarification. Hiring of Diesel Generators EGENCO would like to categorically state that it has never hired...
The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) wishes to update all stakeholders and the public on the current status of power generation in the country and measures being implemented to address existing generation challenges. Challenges Affecting Power Generation As of 22 August 2026, all EGENCO hydropower generation units are operational, except for Nkula B Unit 6 (20MW), which developed a technical...
The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) on Monday, 10 August 2026 commissioned 10 Megawatts (MW) of the Salima Solar Power Plant, marking the completion of the first phase of the 50MW Solar Power Project at Nanjoka in Salima District. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Jean Chifuniro Mathanga, M.P., commended EGENCO for the project, describing...
As the commissioning date for the 10-megawatt (MW) EGENCO Nanjoka Solar Power Plant in Salima draws closer, the Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) Board of Directors, led by Board Chairperson and Chief Secretary to the Government, Dr. Justin Saidi, on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, visited the project site to assess the progress of works. Speaking during the visit, Dr....
Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) wishes to inform all stakeholders and the general public that as of 26 June 2026, Unit 6 (16MW) at Nkula B Power Station has been successfully restored to service. The unit had been on forced outage since 05 April 2026 to facilitate the replacement of worn-out thrust bearing pads and to undertake corrective maintenance...
EGENCO participated in this year’s Malawi International Trade Fair, held from 21 to 29 May 2026 at the Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre, where it showcased its power generation projects and contributions to the energy sector. Trade fair participants visit EGENCO's pavilion during the 2026 Malawi International Trade Fair. Organised by the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI),...
EGENCO joined the global community in commemorating Internal Audit Month through a meaningful outreach initiative led by the Internal Audit Department. As part of the commemoration, the Department visited four secondary schools, engaging learners in interactive sessions aimed at raising awareness about the internal audit profession and inspiring students to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits. Chimwemwe Chawinga, Internal Audit...
The Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) has made history by becoming the first State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) in Malawi to fully comply with the newly introduced Malawi National Procurement System (MANePS), following its timely submission of the 2026–2027 Procurement Plan in line with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) requirements. This milestone underscores EGENCO’s strong commitment to transparency, accountability,...
The Government of Malawi and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a US$23 million financing agreement aimed at full rehabilitation and modernization of Kapichira Phase I Hydropower Plant. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralization, Joseph Mwanamvekha, commended the Bank for its continued support, noting that the investment is expected to improve the plant...
The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) wishes to inform all stakeholders and the public that scheduled sediment flushing operations at all major hydropower stations (Nkula, Tedzani, and Kapichira) are ongoing and will continue every weekend from 9:00 PM on Saturdays to 4:00 AM on Sundays until the end of June 2026. These sediment flushing activities are essential maintenance works...
