Kenya Power Stories

Kenyans consume more power than ever as production reaches all-time high
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

The continued rise in both production and consumption points to increased economic activity, particularly in the manufacturing sector and among large...

President Ruto assents to bill removing excise duty on imported transformers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2025

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) will also be able to procure more transformers within its existing budget, thereby ensuring a consistent p...

Kenya Power procures 3,319 transformers from local manufacturers to clear customer backlog
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Over 85 per cent of the transformers will be used to connect customers who have already paid for services, while the remaining units will replace thos...

How govt's failure to consult caused unintended 25pc tax burden on power consumers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

The imposition of the excise duty has resulted in a significant increase in the cost of transformers, further raising the price of power and its conne...

Kenyans pay more for electricity than Tanzania, Ethiopia - Parliamentary Budget Office
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Besides the Power Purchase Agreements, Kenya charges four taxes in addition to a forex charge, fuel surcharge and consumption charge, further driving...

Government warns of rationing if power purchase agreement restrictions are not lifted
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Wandayi said power purchase agreements are vital for expanding the country’s energy infrastructure as they help attract the necessary investments need...

Kenya’s power imports double in 6 months on low wind, solar output
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 27, 2025

The highest energy imports were recorded in November at 134.18 GWh, while the lowest occurred in July at 106.11 GWh.

My staff wanted to hit back after garbage dumping at Stima Plaza but I resisted - Kenya Power boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

"I know my team because the vehicles were clamped...so many things were done, there was super annoyance. They persuaded me to respond in a particular...

Kenya Power warns of looming tariff hike over counties wayleave charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

Kenya Power also pointed out that, under the Energy Act, no levies should be imposed on energy infrastructure.

Angry Mandera residents take to the streets to protest prolonged power outages
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 04, 2025

According to Governor Adan, despite repeated engagements with KPLC, the responses have been mere promises without concrete solutions.

Sakaja faces MPs' fury over garbage dumping outside Stima plaza
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 04, 2025

The county boss called the event "barbaric, primitive and uncouth" but struggled to identify who authorized the dumping of the waste.

Garbage dumping row: Sakaja interdicts two county officials as probe begins
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

Sakaja emphasised that while operational staff like drivers followed orders, administrative action had to be taken against those who issued the illega...

Nairobi resident asks court to block Kenya Power from disconnecting vital county facilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

The legal action follows an ongoing dispute between Kenya Power and the Nairobi County government, which escalated when the utility company cut off el...

Kenya Power-City Hall dispute exposed Sakaja's poor leadership – CS Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

Duale condemned the actions of the county. "That was, I think, the lowest moment in terms of leadership of Nairobi County. You cannot use the environm...

DPP orders probe into waste dumping at Kenya Power premises
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

The ODPP said the matter has sparked public concern and could escalate into a serious health hazard if not addressed.

Kenya Power: City Hall's actions were criminal, calculated to evade paying electricity arrears
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 26, 2025

KPLC also wants the county barred from parking its garbage trucks or vehicles at the entrance of the electricity vendor's offices obstructing movement...

Wetangula directs IG of Police to be summoned over garbage dumping at Kenya Power offices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

Wetangula condemned the act, warning that Kenya must not descend into lawlessness where disputes are settled through disorderly and destructive means.

Nairobi County, Kenya Power resolve dispute, services to be restored
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

At the same time, Sakaja apologised for the county’s handling of the matter, particularly the enforcement actions that saw county trucks block access...

National Assembly forced to intervene as Kenya Power-Nairobi County dispute escalates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

In an attempt to resolve the dispute, the Nairobi County Assembly has proposed a debt swap, suggesting that Kenya Power offset its Sh4.8 billion wayle...

NEMA orders City Hall to clear foul-smelling garbage at Stima Plaza amid row with KPLC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

The dispute began after KPLC disconnected power to several county facilities on February 14, 2025 over an unpaid electricity bill of Sh3 billion.

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