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The president noted that many rural areas remain without electricity, even as national access has grown from 29 per cent in 2013 to 75 per cent today.
Speaking during the contract signing, President Ruto said the initiative was part of Kenya's goal to achieve universal electricity access by 2030.
This surge in demand highlights a significant increase in electricity consumption across the country, driven by ongoing grid enhancements, major infra...
Kenya began importing electricity from Ethiopia in 2022 under a 25-year deal, which offers power at 6.50 US cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), a lower rat...
Kenya Power has long battled an ageing power grid, but financial constraints have prevented it from carrying out a much-needed overhaul.
The electricity distributor defended the numbers, attributing them to its large workforce of approximately 10,500 employees.
The figure also guarantees a Sh0.20 per share dividend payment to shareholders for the first time in nearly a decade, after individual share earnings...
The PSC has urged public institutions to comply with a ruling from the Labour court, which mandates the use of contracted service providers instead of...
The KNBS report says 91 per cent of households in Turkana are not connected to the main electricity grid, followed by 85.2 per cent in West Pokot and...
A 1.5 MW generator can produce 1,500 kilowatts (kW) of power, sufficient to supply electricity to approximately 1,000 to 1,500 homes in developed regi...
Kenya Power cut off electricity in November 2024 because of an outstanding bill exceeding Sh1.5 million.
The three – Hassan Ali Zahir, Omar Sultan Omar and Suleiman Abdi were arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing Emmanuel Inyanza, a resident of Third...
The Institute of Economic Affairs growth will remain moderate and uneven in the coming year unless significant structural reforms are implemented.
Kenya Power sold 934.54 million units of electricity, surpassing the previous record of 923.13 million units set in August 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...
This measure is expected to reduce reliance on thermal plants, which are typically used when demand for electricity surges.
In response to the rising crime, the government is taking a multi-pronged approach to secure Kenya's energy infrastructure.
Mudavadi stated that these incidents have led to significant economic losses.
Wandayi assured the public that efforts are underway to improve power restoration processes and minimise disruptions.
