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Ruto unveils plan to add 10,000 MW to Kenya’s power grid in next seven years
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 20, 2025

While Kenya currently has an installed capacity of 3,300 MW, the intermittent nature of solar and wind energy means the firm capacity stands at only 2...

National Assembly lifts seven-year ban on new power deals, paving way for local generation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Cabinet had lifted the moratorium in 2023, but MPs reinstated it, saying they needed more time to review the current PPAS.

MPs propose capping power purchase prices at Sh9/kWh to curb soaring bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

The MPs said the pricing cap is part of a broader plan aimed at cushioning Kenyans from expensive electricity while paving the way for lifting a morat...

Kenya Power reports record electricity demand amid cold season and rising connections
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 30, 2025

Kenya Power says peak electricity demand broke records twice in July, hitting a new high of 2,362.28 megawatts on July 23 after surpassing the previou...

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