At the 2025 Financial Reporting (FiRe) awards, Kenya Power and Lighting Company emerged first runners-up in the state corporation and Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies category, reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards.
First Runners-Up at the 2025 FiRe Awards
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) emerged as First Runners Up in the State Corporations and Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) reporting under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) category at the 2025 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards.
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In a statement issued on 12th Sunday 2025, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) announced the achievement, highlighting the Company’s commitment to high-quality, transparent financial reporting that adheres to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
The FiRe Awards celebrate excellence and transparency in financial reporting among public and private sector organizations, organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB), and the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA).
PSC Awards Kenya Power for Leadership and Governance
Earlier on, Kenya Power shared a post via X on Saturday, 11th December 2025, where the company was awarded by the Public Service Commission (PSC) as one of the most outstanding public entities in 2025, receiving a Sector Leadership Award in recognition of its efforts to build people capability, embed a performance-driven culture, and strengthen governance and accountability.
The award was received by Joy Brenda Masinde, Chairman of the Kenya Power Board of Directors, during the End-Year Public Service Reflection Dinner, a forum convened to review public sector performance and reforms.
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The event was presided over by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. It was attended by senior officials, including Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi; Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi; and Principal Secretary, State Department for Energy, Alex Wachira.
KPLC Records New Country’s Energy Peak Demand At 2,439 MW
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) achieved a new national peak electricity consumption record of 2,439.06 MW on 4 December 2025, highlighting the country’s energy needs.
The success also illustrates KPLC’s capacity to manage and supply power effectively, ensuring that families, companies, and industries have access to electricity even during periods of peak demand.
KPLC’s Managing Director & CEO, Dr. Joseph Siror, noted that new connections, growth in industrial activity, and improved efficiency have contributed to increased electricity usage
“We are glad to see this energy demand growing owing to the increased domestic and commercial activities in the country. If you look at 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. What we need to focus on now is the generation bit to help in securing our reserve margins,” said Dr Siror.
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