Kenya’s energy demand grew by 8.25% compared to the previous year, with total energy generated rising to 7,807.07 GWh, according to a report from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) released in March 2026.
According to the EPRA report, the growth in Kenya’s energy was supported by a stable macroeconomic environment, with the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.9% as of September 2025.
The growth in electricity demand was driven by organic expansion in the economy and a steady increase in connectivity, according to EPRA.
A total of 10,216,952 grid-connected customers were recorded, with a peak demand of 2,439.06 MW recorded on December 3, 2025.
Nairobi accounted for 44.24% of the total electricity utilization, while South Nyanza region energy consumption increased with 22.53%.
However, the Coast region was the only area to experience a 1.04% decline in the consumption rate.
During the second half of 2025, EPRA reports indicate that 78.79% of the energy supplied to the national grid was sourced from renewables.
“One of the most notable developments during the period was the rapid growth of electric mobility… This growth signals increasing adoption of clean transport solutions and reinforces our commitment to supporting sustainable energy transitions.” Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, former Director General, EPRA, stated.
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Renewable Energy Demands
Out of the 78.79 % of the renewables, geothermal energy remained the country’s primary power source, accounting for 40.06% of the generation mix.
Following the renewable energy use was the hydropower at 22.36% and wind energy at 12.98%, with electricity consumption from electric vehicles and motorcycles skyrocketing by 152.49%, from 1.81 GWh to 4.57 GWh.
According to EPRA, the shift in electric consumption for the electric vehicles was due to the targeted policy intervention, especially the introduction of a specific Time of Use (ToU) tariff for electric mobility.
The ToU tariff was used by most electric vehicle and motorcycle users, as it offers 50% discounts on energy charges during peak hours.
In addition, the Time of Use tariff program enabled industrial and commercial beneficiaries to save KSh 971.0 million over the six months cumulatively.
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Petroleum Demand
In the petroleum sector, domestic demand increased by 8.38% due to the a 14.59% increase in LPG demand, which reached 251,425 metric tonnes.
According to the report by EPRA, the increase in LPG demand was attributed to the National LPG Growth Strategy that aimed to transition public institutions from traditional biomass to cleaner cooking fuels.
In addition, Kenya solidified its status as a regional energy hub, with petroleum exports to neighboring countries such as Uganda, South Sudan, and the DRC increasing by 14.95%.
To ensure the quality of export products, EPRA marked over 2.2 billion liters of export fuel and conducted more than 10,000 tests at retail stations, finding a high compliance rate of 99%.
Further, following a final review of the Field Development Plan (FDP) for Blocks T6 and T7 in the Tertiary Rift Basin, Kenya is progressing toward becoming a commercial oil producer.
The FDP project has been submitted to Parliament for final ratification according to the reports by EPRA.
EPRA reports show that the upstream sector currently features fifty exploration blocks across four major basins: the Tertiary Rift, Anza, Mandera, and Lamu.
