By Editor
Kenya has recorded a new electricity peak demand of 2,439.06MW, driven by increased power connections across the country. The record, reached on 4 December 2025, surpasses the previous high of 2,418.77MW set on 18 November 2025, signalling rising consumption among both commercial and domestic users.
The growth in demand has been supported by continued investments in stabilising the national grid and completing key infrastructure projects, which have improved system reliability and strengthened supply redundancy.
Commenting on the milestone, Kenya Power Managing Director & CEO Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror said new customer connections, expanding industrial activity and better system efficiency are powering the surge.
“We are glad to see this energy demand growing owing to increased domestic and commercial activities in the country. For the year ended June 2025, industrial customers accounted for more than half of our unit sales, underscoring Kenya Power’s central role in powering industry and economic growth. Our next focus is on generation to secure adequate reserve margins,” he said.
In the year to June 2025, Kenya Power connected 401,848 new customers, contributing 203 GWh in additional electricity sales. Over the same period, total system losses dropped from 23.16% to 21.21%, supported by the rollout of smart meters, meter replacements, targeted feeder upgrades and improved energy accounting.
The reliability of supply also improved, with the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) falling from 120.6 hours to 113 hours, and the System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) reducing from 47.00 to 44.07.
Electricity demand is expected to continue rising as Kenya Power rolls out more connectivity projects nationwide. The utility has also digitised its electricity connection applications to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience and speed up processing times.
