Kenya Power and Lighting Company has reported that data from its National Control Centre shows peak electricity demand surged twice in July.
In a statement on July 30, Kenya Power attributed the increase to higher grid power consumption during the prevailing cold season.
“Apart from new customer connections, the increased demand for electricity is also thought to be driven by the prevailing cold season that has increased usage for grid power to heat homes and offices,” read part of the statement.
In the financial year ending June 30, 2025, Kenya Power connected 401,848 new customers.
Kenya Power Demand Reaches Historic High of 2,362MW
According to data from Kenya Power’s National Control Centre, peak electricity demand reached a historic 2,362.28 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
This follows an earlier peak of 2,325 MW recorded on July 2, surpassing the previous record of 2,316 MW in February 2025.
“This new peak demand reflects our commitment to expanding national electricity access through targeted electrification projects,” said Kenya Power Managing Director and CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror.
“Electricity demand has grown by 46 MW over the past five months, and we expect this momentum to continue as we roll out more connectivity projects.”
Siror added that the company is also promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric cooking as part of its broader strategy to boost power consumption. This includes the planned installation of 45 EV chargers across six counties during the current financial year.
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Upcoming Kenya Power Projects
Kenya Power is currently implementing various last-mile connectivity projects across the country and undertaking additional efforts to onboard commercial and industrial consumers.
“We are at various stages of implementation of the last-mile connectivity projects that have been commissioned across the country. In addition to these projects, the Company is carrying out other connectivity projects targeting various customer categories, including commercial and industrial consumers,” Siror added.
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Moreover, the Company plans to install 45 electric vehicle chargers across six counties during the current financial year.
Similarly, Kenya Power has also set up four E-cooking hubs in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Kisumu, which serve as demonstration centres to educate the public on modern electrical cooking appliances and the benefits of cooking using electricity.
This is in addition to partnering with various players to drive the adoption of e-cooking in institutions such as schools and hotels.
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