Electricity Demand in Kenya Goes Up 

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The biannual Energy & Petroleum Statistics report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows that power demand in the country stood at 5,205.79 GWh in the first half year of the 2023-24 FY.

Electricity consumption in Kenya grew by 278.75 gigawatt hours (GWh) to 5,484.54 GWh in the first half of the financial year (FY) 2024-25 compared to a similar period in the preceding FY, boosted by increased demand from manufacturing, among other sectors.

The biannual Energy & Petroleum Statistics report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows that power demand in the country stood at 5,205.79 GWh in the first half year of the 2023-24 FY.

The Nairobi region retained its position as the leading consumer, utilising 2,415.44 GWh, an improvement from 2,293.95 GWh in the same period last year. Nairobi accounted for 44.04 percent of the national electricity consumption, driven by the high concentration of industrial, SME, financial, service, and real estate activities in the area.

The Coast region ranked second in electricity consumption, utilising 988.21 GWh, up from 930.05 GWh in the previous financial year, constituting 18.02 percent of the total energy consumed. Similarly, the Rift Valley region recorded an increase from 705.48 GWh to 759.42 GWh, representing 13.85 percent of the national consumption.

Kenya imports 200 MW from EEP and has energy exchange agreements with Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) and Tanzania Electricity Supply Company Limited (TANESCO), allowing access to competitively priced renewable energy. The highest electricity imports were recorded in November at 134.18 GWh, while July saw the lowest at 106.11 GWh.

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The report highlights Kenya’s ongoing efforts to enhance energy reliability and sustainability through regional collaborations and investments in renewable energy infrastructure.