Kenya has recorded another electricity peak demand at 2,439.06 MW on the backdrop of increased electricity connections.
The new record attained on 4th December 2025 comes after a previous peak demand of 2,418.77 MW recorded on 18th November 2025, signalling increasing power usage by commercial and domestic consumers.
The growth in demand has also been driven by investment in stabilising the National Grid and in the construction of key projects. The timely completion of key projects and network reinforcement projects has enhanced power supply redundancy, ensuring sustained sales.
What is the cause of increased electricity usage in Kenya?
Commenting on the new peak demand, Kenya Power’s Managing Director & CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror noted that new connections, growth in industrial activities and improved system efficiency have contributed to increased electricity usage.
“We are glad to see this energy demand growing owing to the increased domestic and commercial activities in the country. If you look at the year ended June 2025, industrial customers accounted for more than half of our unit sales, underscoring Kenya Power’s central role in powering industry and economic growth. What we need to focus on now is the generation bit to help in securing our reserve margins,” said Dr. (Eng.) Siror.
During the year ended June 2025, Kenya Power connected 401,848 new customers to the grid, who accounted for 203 GWh in new electricity sales.
During the same period, the total system losses reduced from 23.16% to 21.21%. This was achieved through coordinated interventions, including accelerated rollout of smart meters, replacement of faulty meters, targeted feeder upgrades and better energy accounting.
Kenya Power’s System Average Interruption Duration Index in 2025
The System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) improved from 120.6 hours to 113 hours, while the System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) improved from 47.00 to 44.07.
Electricity demand is projected to increase further as Kenya Power implements various
connectivity projects across the country.
The Company has also digitised its electricity connection applications in a move aimed at improving operational excellence, enhancing customer experience and ensuring faster processing times for all electricity connections.
