The constant cawing of the resident peacock at Fish Eagle Inn, Naivasha, punctuated with the beautiful sounds of other water birds from the nearby lake, briefly interrupted the first strategy meeting of the Megawatt Café staff on the morning of 10 February. The team was on their first team building session since opening doors of the Café to the public one year ago.

Megawatt Cafe team during their strategy meeting.

During the early morning session, the 10-member team, led by Jovita Ateya, the restaurant manager deliberated on the challenges and achievements of the café since inception. The team charted a road map with new objectives for improved service delivery and customer satisfaction, before heading out for a much anticipated boat ride.

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Donning orange life jackets and settling into two boats, the team headed out into the lake, excited, and on the look out for the odd and the beautiful.

Boat ride at Lake Naivasha.

A lone pelican floated elegantly on the first turn, promising more to come. Local fishermen faded away at the lake’s banks, as the teams headed out further into the calm reflective waters.

Cormorants waded closely to one of the boats, their brown heads contrasting with the white underbellies, before diving into the brown waters for fish much to the amazement of the team. Other water birds kept the team excited, just before we came upon a group of hippos.

At first glance, we thought that it was floating vegetation, but when the boat’s captain informed us that they were indeed hippos, we suddenly noticed the subtle movements.

“They usually keep away from the boats”, the captain assured us after a brief, but tense silence. “Unless it’s a mother with a new born calf, or a bull that has been chased from the pod”, he added. Seems like everyone was thinking that one of the hippos could sink the boat!

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With the sun now directly overhead, the team go back for a well-deserved lunch before heading out to KenGen’s Olkaria Geothermal Spa.

Located at Hell’s Gate National Park, the spa is a favorite for Naivasha visitors. The scenery is breathtaking, with the rolling hills and billowing steam capturing our immediate attention due to their magnificence.

Stepping into the 40° waters of the largest natural spa in Africa, the Megawatt Café team couldn’t contain their thrill. First timers were initially hesitant, as if afraid of getting scalded, but the squeals from the rest promptly drew them in to join the fun!

Megawatt Cafe team step out in style for the outdoor dinner.

Later in the evening we have dinner under a clear starry night at Fish Eagle Inn. Tantalizing nyamachoma and other roasted delicacies appease our appetites, as we chat and bond around a crackling bonfire.

The next day, the team divides into two groups with the facilitator taking the lead in guiding us through various physical activities. Team “Jeshi” starts off strong, but team “Jaguar” gets back on track by taking the lead and emerging winners after the “Octopus” challenge.

We leave for Nairobi, tired but united. The drive back is silent, the team reminiscing on the fond memories of yesterday, staring teary eyed at photos shared amongst us through the phones. After Naivasha, the team is set to enhance Megawatt Café’s culinary experience…

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–Ernest Nyamasyo, Communication Officer

Olkaria Givers got a taste of the unique Megawatt Café cuisine during the cocktail held by the Foundation to appreciate the power stations ‘staff who have subscribed to the Employee Giver Initiative. The colourful reception was held on 5 October at Olkaria’s Geothermal Plaza grounds.

This was the first time the new café catered outside Nairobi.

Chef Musyoka treating the Givers to sizzling mbuzi choma.

The Givers were treated to sizzling fish fingers and tasty roast chicken lollipops, served with hot samosas on the side as the tantalizing smell of Mbuzi Choma filled the air during the early evening event.

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Megawatt Café staff showed their expertise in serving the guests and keeping them well fed with platters of juicy nyama choma, spicy potato wedges accompanied by side plates of kachumbari.

Mirriam working diligently while serving Olkaria.

“ Being our first catering gig, our professionalism and efficiency superseded even our own expectations. We hope to be able to cater to other areas so that the rest of KenGen staff can sample our unique menu”, said Jovita Ateya, the Megawatt Cafe Manager.

“I can’t thank the Megawatt Staff enough for the commitment and dedication they showed during the event”, he added.

The Foundation opened Megawatt Café on 11^th floor, KenGen RBS Plaza 2 in mid-January 2017 as part of its plans in diversifying its social projects’ revenue streams.

With its choice menu, the café has grown in popularity with regular KenGen staff, and also clients from our corporate neighbors due to its classy and elegant ambience, panoramic view of Nairobi City, and comfortable booth style seating areas.

An interior view of Megawatt cafe.

Apart from regular walk-in clients, the Cafe has also been the key supplier for KenGen’s meetings, events and office deliveries.

During the event, Megawatt café staff also had a chance to meet and mingle with Olkaria Givers, an eye opening experience to them on how the Company operates.

With a current workforce of ten staff, Megawatt is working on an expansion plan that will see it open a second outlet in the near future.

For more information on Megawatt Café, kindly contact Jovita through [email protected] or through extension 6912.

Follow us on Twitter through @KenGen_Foundatn and like our Facebook page for more updates.

–Ernest Nyamasyo, Communication Officer

The new Megawatt Café situated at 11th floor of KenGen Pension Plaza 2 opened its doors on 5th January bringing a new culinary experience to Central Office staff.

With a classy and elegant ambience, the café offers dine-in options with seating for 52, a panoramic view of Nairobi City and comfortable booth and free style seating areas against a back drop of warm recessed LED lights.

Mike Njeru chatting with a diner at the new Megawatt Cafe.

“The opening of the café is definitely a new and exciting chapter for KenGen’s staff and visitor’s as it will not only cater to individuals’ tastes, but also serve meetings and outside guests”, said Mike Njeru, KenGen Foundation Managing Trustee while welcoming the first diners at the Café.

The café’s menu, created by the Restaurant Manager Jovita Ateya and Chef Anthony Kiarie, is diverse. For breakfast, there is a variety of popular snacks including American and lemon pancakes and other continental bites as well as the local nduma (arrow root) and ngwaci (sweet potatoes) The main course list excites the taste buds with a variety of meals including roast chicken, grilled lamb chops, steaks, fish, and burgers. The menu