KENYA HITS NEW RECORD IN POWER USE AS KENGEN LEADS IN CLEAN ENERGY

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KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, during the announcement of Kenya’s record power demand, reaffirming the company’s leadership in renewable energy generation.

By: Gladys K 

Kenya has set a new record in electricity use, reaching its highest-ever power demand of 2,411.98 megawatts (MW) and daily energy use of 44,122.60 megawatt-hours (MWh) on October 24, 2025.

The record shows how Kenya’s need for power is growing fast as more industries, businesses, and homes connect to the national grid. Much of this electricity is being supplied by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), which continues to lead in producing clean, reliable energy.

According to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), KenGen remains the country’s main producer of renewable power, providing more than half of Kenya’s electricity through geothermal and hydropower. Together, these clean sources made up over 53 percent of all power produced during the record period.

KenGen’s geothermal plants produced 12,787MWh, which was 5.07 percent above target, while its hydropower stations generated 9,871MWh, 3.23 percent above projections. These renewable sources helped keep Kenya’s power system steady even when wind and solar power went up and down.

“KenGen’s steady renewable generation continues to support Kenya’s grid stability and reduce the need for expensive thermal power, which also helps us meet our climate goals,” said KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga. He added that KenGen’s renewable energy capacity has now grown to 1,605MW.

The report also showed that wind power rose by 15.45 percent due to better night-time generation, while solar power fell by 21.5 percent because of seasonal changes. To balance supply, thermal plants briefly produced 11 percent of total power, showing the need for a mix of energy sources.

Despite the record-breaking demand, there was no load shedding anywhere in the country. This success is credited to strong system management and continued investments in renewable energy by KenGen and other partners in the power sector.

KenGen’s ongoing G2G 2034 strategy focuses on increasing green energy generation and improving existing plants. This supports Kenya’s vision of 100 percent clean energy and helps drive the government’s industrialization plans.

“This growth in power demand shows that Kenya’s economy is recovering and that our long-term investment in sustainable energy is paying off,” said Eng. Njenga. “As we move closer to universal electricity access, renewable energy will remain key to making power affordable, reliable, and available to all.”


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