Kenya Power Stories

Kenya's electricity demand reaches all-time high in October
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

Kenya Power sold 934.54 million units of electricity, surpassing the previous record of 923.13 million units set in August 2024.

MPs push for lower electricity prices in fresh bid to tackle rising power costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The goal is to bring down the rates at which these power producers sell electricity to Kenya Power, which, in turn, could lead to lower electricity bi...

MPs support plan to install battery storage in solar and wind plants
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

This measure is expected to reduce reliance on thermal plants, which are typically used when demand for electricity surges.

Kenya Power counts losses as vandals destroy 110 transformers worth Sh137 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

In response to the rising crime, the government is taking a multi-pronged approach to secure Kenya's energy infrastructure.

State warns over rising vandalism of power transmission lines
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 19, 2024

Mudavadi stated that these incidents have led to significant economic losses.

Kenya Power spends Sh970 million on safety upgrades after workers' deaths
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The company has also committed to securing additional PPE in the current financial year to further bolster safety.

MPs want Kenya Power's electricity billing system audited to tackle high prices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

To reduce reliance on expensive power generation, the committee suggested that Kenya Power consider recommissioning retired power plants.

Gathungu flags Kenya Power for budget breach in Sh14 billion fuel tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Kenya Power relies on millions of litres of fuel annually to run its off-grid power stations, which serve communities in remote areas not connected to...

How Kenya Power employees stole Sh207 million diesel meant for Turkana stations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 09, 2024

Kenya Power MD Joseph Siror acknowledged that the company is investigating the fuel supplier over potential short deliveries.

Local dealers push to break Kenya Power's token meter monopoly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2024

The Africa Smart Meter Association has raised concerns that Kenya Power's control over token meter tendering has hindered the growth of local manufact...

EPRA reveals how Kenyans were charged for unused electricity in 2023
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

The financial gap created by this discrepancy is absorbed by the utility company, impacting overall efficiency.

KPLC to pay Sh3.2 million to family of woman electrocuted in Mombasa
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 03, 2024

Kwekwe stepped in a puddle of water with high-tension electricity on January 15, 2020, while walking home from her farm.

Kenya Power to pay Sh3.2 million to family of Mombasa woman who was electrocuted
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 02, 2024

Kwekwe stepped in a puddle of water with high-tension electricity while walking home from her farm and was electrocuted, suffering 73 per cent burn wo...

Kenya Power explains why transformers were removed from Nairobi's Mukuru
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2024

MD Siror revealed that the decision followed a series of failed efforts to curb illegal connections that were draining the company’s resources.

State wants power purchase agreements ban lifted to boost energy generation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2024

CS Wandayi argued that lifting the ban would enable the government to engage private firms in constructing power generation plants.

No link between Hillside school fire and power supply - KPLC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2024

Kenya Power committed to cooperating fully with ongoing investigations to determine the exact cause of the tragic incident.

Kenya Power directed to submit reforms report as profit surges to Sh319 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2024

Kenya Power is expected to submit a report on the technical and operational capacity of the National Control Center, which manages power infrastructur...

Friday blackout caused by Suswa substation trip -Wandayi
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 06, 2024

The lights went off early Friday morning in what counts as the second incident of a national blackout in two weeks.

Energy CS Wandayi’s nightmare lingers as Kenya suffers another major blackout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2024

The utility has not, however, stated the cause of the blackout.

Kenya Power confirms blackout in most parts of the country
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 30, 2024

It said it will notify Kenyans once normalcy returns.

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