cost of electricity in kenya Stories

World Bank says solar energy to surpass coal in power generation in two years
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 12, 2024

In Kenya, over 90 per cent of electricity is generated from renewable sources, including solar.

Kenya to open electricity distribution market to private firms
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 02, 2024

The move seeks to introduce competition to the sector dominated by Kenya Power, ultimately benefiting consumers through reduced power tariffs and impr...

Kenyans to enjoy cheaper electricity after lastest price review
Albert Mwazighe  |  Feb 08, 2024

Going by figures from the review, Kenyans will now pay Sh3.44 less to access a unit of electricity.

North Eastern third highest electricity consumer in Kenya
Ibrahim Omar  |  Feb 07, 2024

The region’s consumption is the third highest in the country, following Nairobi, which has the highest at 4,346GWh, or 45.5 per cent of the total sold...

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