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Ruto admits Kenya is rationing electricity, says at least Sh1.2 trillion needed to boost capacity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Ruto said his government has launched a Sh1.2 trillion investment plan to expand capacity, part of broader efforts to position Kenya as an industrial...

March sees record power outages across Kenya - EPRA report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

While the overall average duration and frequency of outages slightly improved compared to 2024, many customers still endured prolonged interruptions,...

Electricity consumption surges, pushing Kenya’s grid to record levels
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

The trend has prompted major producers, including the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), to boost output to keep pace with consumption.

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