power outage Stories

Two-month power outage paralyses Tana River County operations
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

Kenya Power cut off electricity in November 2024 because of an outstanding bill exceeding Sh1.5 million.

Three members of outlawed Superpower group arrested over murder in Eastleigh
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 30, 2024

The three – Hassan Ali Zahir, Omar Sultan Omar and Suleiman Abdi were arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing Emmanuel Inyanza, a resident of Third...

Kenya's small businesses hope for a better 2025 after struggling in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 29, 2024

The Institute of Economic Affairs growth will remain moderate and uneven in the coming year unless significant structural reforms are implemented.

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.

Energy CS reveals cause of recent nationwide blackout, vows faster power restoration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

Wandayi assured the public that efforts are underway to improve power restoration processes and minimise disruptions.

New proposal could ease financial pressure on IPPs, lower electricity costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

The committee also proposed that EPRA ensure the ongoing monitoring of fuel usage at the IPPs through smart, tamper-proof fuel consumption meters.

Kenya hit by another nationwide power outage
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

Kenya Power in another update at 4.55 am said power had been restored to most parts of North Rift, Central Rift, Western Kenya, South Nyanza and secti...

Kenyan banks free to enter Ethiopian market after removal of foreign cap
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

Plans to liberalise the country's financial market began in June 2023 when Ethiopia unveiled plans to issue up to five banking licenses to foreign inv...

Outgoing presidents granted option to skip swearing-in ceremony in new Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Bill mandates the establishment of the Assumption of the Office of President Committee, which will be responsible for facilitating the transition...

Cabinet endorses bill imposing Sh10 million fine for obstructing power handover
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Cabinet approved the Bill, which seeks to streamline the presidential transition process in Kenya.

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.

Kenya pushes for harmonised regulations ahead of 2025 power trade launch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

The trade, involving 13 member states of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), will be conducted through a unified electricity trading platform.

Kenya and Tanzania to launch cross-border electricity transmission line
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 08, 2024

This collaboration positions Tanzania as Kenya's third electricity trade partner after Ethiopia and Uganda.

Kenya classified as 'repressed' due to police brutality during Gen Z protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

According to CIVICUS, the violent suppression of demonstrations, which left at least 60 people dead and over 1,000 arrested, marked a severe curtailme...

MPs urge shift to Kenyan Shillings in power agreements to lower electricity costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

The committee’s recommendation comes as a response to concerns over the long-term cost burden imposed on the government and consumers by agreements in...

MPs identify key electricity transmission projects to save consumers billions of shillings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The National Assembly’s Energy Committee wants the government to prioritise these projects to ease the burden of high-power bills for Kenyans.

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