Pioneering solar-powered green hydrogen and medical oxygen production at the Dongo Kundu SEZ, Mombasa. Driving East Africa's clean energy transition.
10MW
AEM Electrolyser Capacity
20MW
Solar PV Generation
179.6kg/h
Green Hydrogen Output
45Mn
Capex Cost USD
Why Dongo Kundu Energy
Kenya's First Green Hydrogen Production Facility
DKE is developing a solar-powered green hydrogen and medical oxygen facility at the Dongo Kundu SEZ — positioning Kenya as a hub for clean hydrogen in East Africa.
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20 MW Solar PV
Ground-mounted bifacial solar array generating ~33,000 MWh/year to power the electrolysis process with zero-carbon electricity.
Energy Source
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AEM Electrolysis
4 × Enapter Nexus 2500 Anion Exchange Membrane electrolysers producing 179.6 kg H₂/hour at 99.999% purity.
Core Technology
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Medical Oxygen
Cryogenic ASU producing medical-grade O₂ (≥99.5% purity) as a revenue-generating co-product serving Kenyan healthcare.
Co-Product
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SWRO Desalination
Seawater reverse osmosis providing ~4,400 L/h of feedwater, enabling fully off-grid water independence at the coastal site.
Water Source
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BESS Storage
8–10 MWh LFP lithium-ion battery energy storage smoothing solar intermittency and enabling 24/7 continuous hydrogen production.
Energy Storage
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Strategic SEZ Location
Located within the Dongo Kundu SEZ, Mombasa — Kenya's premier coastal special economic zone with tax incentives and port access.
Location Advantage
Technology Partner for Electrolysis — Enapter GmbH
DKE has selected Enapter GmbH as its exclusive electrolysis technology partner, deploying 4 × AEM Nexus 2500 units for a combined 10 MW green hydrogen production capacity. Enapter's patented AEM technology requires no expensive iridium, delivers best-in-class efficiency and modular scalability — and is already operating in 55+ countries for 360+ customers worldwide.
4 × 2500
Nexus Units
10 MW
Total Capacity
99.999%
H₂ Purity
Enapter GmbH
Energiewende 1
48369 Saerbeck, Germany
VAT: DE321639320 Register: Amtsgericht Charlottenburg HRB 201064 B
Managing Directors:
Dr. Jürgen Laakmann
Gerrit Kaufhold
DKE was founded with a singular mission: to become Kenya's first commercial-scale green hydrogen producer, catalysing the region's transition to a hydrogen economy.
Our Vision
To be East Africa's leading green hydrogen and clean energy company — supplying industry, transport and healthcare with zero-carbon fuels and medical gases produced entirely from renewable energy.
Located at the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone in Mombasa County, our facility benefits from Kenya's exceptional solar irradiance, coastal seawater access, and the SEZ's competitive fiscal framework.
📍 4°05′S · 39°35′E · Dongo Kundu SEZ
🇰🇪 Kenyan Company
☀️ 20 MW Solar · 10 MW Hydrogen
🌊 Indian Ocean Coastline
Company Overview
Company NameDongo Kundu Energy Ltd
Registered OfficeWestlands, Nairobi
Project SiteDongo Kundu SEZ, Mombasa
Site Co-ordinates4°05′S · 39°35′E
SectorGreen Hydrogen · Clean Energy
Project Scale10 MW AEM / 20 MW Solar
Site Footprint~60 Acres (Approx.)
Total CapexUSD 45 Million
Technology PartnerEnapter GmbH, Germany
Leadership
The Founding Team
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Karisa Nzai Munyika
Co-Founder & Director
Co-founder of Dongo Kundu Energy Limited, providing strategic leadership and driving DKE's mission to deliver green hydrogen and clean energy to East African industry.
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Krishnamurthy Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
CEO and co-founder of DKE. Leading the project financing, transaction structuring, and development of the 10 MW AEM green hydrogen facility at the Dongo Kundu SEZ, Mombasa.
Electrolysis Technology Partner
Technology Partner — Enapter GmbH
Enapter AEM Nexus 2500
Enapter GmbH is the global pioneer and market leader in commercialised Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysis. DKE has selected Enapter as its exclusive technology partner for green hydrogen production, deploying 4 × Nexus 2500 units for a combined 10 MW capacity. Enapter's AEM technology operates in 55+ countries, with 12,000+ AEM stacks in service globally.
DKE's phased development plan takes the project from concept through to 25 years of commercial hydrogen operations, anchored by Enapter's proven AEM technology and the strategic advantages of the Dongo Kundu SEZ.
The Dongo Kundu Free Trade Zone and adjacent Port Area provide direct access to Mombasa Port logistics, the Mombasa Southern Bypass, and the Kipevu Link Road — strategically positioning DKE for efficient distribution of green hydrogen and medical oxygen across Kenya and East Africa.
Phase 1 · 2023–2025
Company formation, site acquisition at Dongo Kundu SEZ, Enapter AEM Nexus 2500 technology selection, and pre-feasibility studies completed.
Phase 2 · 2027–2028
Full construction and commissioning: 20 MW solar array, BESS, SWRO desalination, 4 × Enapter Nexus 2500 electrolysers and medical O₂ ASU.
Phase 3 · 2028 onwards
Commercial operations. First H₂ deliveries. Medical oxygen supply to Kenyan healthcare. 25-year plant design life.
Dongo Kundu SEZ — Investor & Developer Incentives
Special Economic Zone Fiscal & Regulatory Benefits · Kenya SEZ Act 2015
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10% Corporate Tax
Reduced corporate income tax rate of 10% for the first 10 years of operation, compared to Kenya's standard rate of 30%.
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Customs & Duty Exemptions
Full exemption from import duties, VAT and excise duty on plant, machinery, equipment and raw materials used in SEZ operations.
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Stamp Duty Exemption
Exemption from stamp duty on instruments executed in connection with SEZ business, reducing transaction and financing costs.
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Port & Logistics Access
Direct adjacency to Mombasa Port and the Dongo Kundu Port Area, enabling cost-efficient import of equipment and export of products.
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Infrastructure & Utilities
Access to SEZ-grade roads, grid connection points, water supply and telecoms infrastructure provided within the zone boundary.
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One-Stop Licensing
Single-window regulatory approval through the Kenya SEZ Authority — streamlining permits, licences and environmental approvals.
Technology & Process
How We Produce Green Hydrogen
DKE's integrated process converts Mombasa's abundant solar energy and Indian Ocean seawater into zero-carbon green hydrogen and medical-grade oxygen via Enapter AEM electrolysis.
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Solar Generation
20 MW bifacial PV · ~33,000 MWh/yr
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SWRO Desalination
Seawater → ultrapure <20 µS/cm
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AEM Electrolysis
4 × Nexus 2500 · 10 MW total
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H₂ Compression
PSA dryer → 200–350 barg
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Distribution
Tube trailers → offtake partners
Electrolyser Technology · Enapter GmbH
AEM Nexus 2500
Enapter's Nexus 2500 is the world's most advanced modular AEM electrolyser — built for MW-scale green hydrogen production without expensive iridium, with best-in-class load-following capability.
Electrolysis produces oxygen as a by-product. DKE's cryogenic ASU upgrades this to Ph. Eur. medical-grade O₂, creating a high-value revenue stream serving Kenyan healthcare facilities.
O₂ from Electrolysis~1,000 Nm³/h
ProcessCryogenic ASU (VIE)
Purity≥99.5% v/v Medical Grade
StandardsPh. Eur. / ISO 7396-1
Output FormType D/E/F Medical Cylinders
LOX Storage5–10 tonne VIE vessel
BESS Energy Buffer
8–10 MWh LFP containerised battery storage bridges solar intermittency — ensuring continuous 24/7 hydrogen production without requiring grid connection.
Environmental Impact
Zero Carbon. Real Impact.
Every kilogram of DKE green hydrogen displaces fossil fuel use — reducing CO₂ emissions, improving energy security and creating sustainable Kenyan jobs.
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Carbon Emissions from Production
25yr
Designed Plant Life
~60ac
Total Site Footprint (Approx.)
Get In Touch
Contact Dongo Kundu Energy
Whether you are an investor, technology supplier, or member of the press — we welcome enquiries about DKE and our green hydrogen facility at the Dongo Kundu SEZ.
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Project Site
Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone Mombasa County, Kenya Co-ordinates: 4°05′S · 39°35′E
Dongo Kundu Free Trade Zone · Port Area · Mombasa Southern Bypass · Kipevu Link Road
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