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Nairobi accounts for 44% of Kenya’s electricity consumption, says EPRA
EPRA attributed the high level of consumption to the region's large population and concentration of industrial activity
renewable energy
Business
Kenya power demand hits five-year high as peak load tops 2,500MW
The rise in demand came as Kenya continued to widen access to electricity while increasing investment in renewable power. According to the International Energy Agency, electricity access in Kenya grew from 37 per cent in 2013 to 79 per cent in 2023, with the country aiming to achieve universal access by 2030.
Environment
Senator Kibwana pushes to make clean cooking Government priority
About 65.6 percent of Kenyan households nearly nine million families still rely on traditional cooking fuels despite Kenya having the highest clean-cooking access in East Africa at an estimated 34.4 percent. In rural areas and public institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons, reliance on traditional fuels can exceed 90 percent.
Central
Murang’a opens industrial land to investors in drive to create jobs
The initiative builds on Murang’a’s first investment conference held in June 2025 under the theme of unlocking the county’s potential as an industrial hub. The conference brought together investors, government representatives, private-sector players and other stakeholders to explore investment opportunities across industrialisation, agriculture, technology, healthcare, tourism and waste management
Business
KenGen revenue rises 6.4% to Sh59.7bn as electricity demand reaches record high
The power generator said revenue increased from Sh56.1 billion in the previous financial year, while operating profit rose to Sh14.2 billion from Sh13.6 billion.
News
Miano: Kenya targets greener tourism with electric safari vehicles
She said the transition was already taking shape through electric safari vehicles in the Maasai Mara and solar-powered eco-lodges operating off the national electricity grid
Business
KCB’s Sh300bn bond plan faces shortage of projects ready for funding
Funds raised under the programme will be divided among green, blue and social investments. KCB plans to support renewable energy, sustainable farming, clean and low-emission transport, water and waste management and affordable housing.
News
EPRA begins hunt for Director General to lead energy regulation
In a notice published on MyGov publication on August 18,2026,the regulator said it is seeking a “suitably qualified, experienced, result oriented and highly motivated” Kenyan to fill the position, which comes with responsibility for providing strategic leadership and direction in line with EPRA’s strategic plan.
News
Kenya Power warns rising wind and solar generation could threaten grid stability
The company said geothermal, hydro, power imports and thermal generation currently account for 80 per cent of Kenya’s energy mix, and recommended increasing baseload generation to strengthen grid stability.
Environment
Ethiopia’s green economy model draws praise as climate risks intensify
AGRA Country Director for Ethiopia Yihenew Zewdie said the country’s green development initiatives, including tree planting, renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture, were helping conserve natural resources, restore degraded landscapes and strengthen resilience to climate change
News
Senators put REREC on the spot over Sh20bn off-grid solar project
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding clean and reliable energy under KOSAP after a Senate committee review of progress on solar mini-grids and water-pumping schemes across 14 underserved counties.
Global Affairs
Inside Matt Baugh’s first four months as Britain’s envoy to Kenya
Baugh has engaged Kenyan security officials on counter-terrorism, cyber threats, organised crime and regional instability. He also highlighted cooperation on aviation security under the Kenya-UK Security Compact, reflecting Britain’s continuing role in supporting Kenya’s security capabilities