Kenya’s energy landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reporting a record electricity peak demand of 2,316.2 MW in the financial year 2024/2025—a 6.38% increase from the previous year’s 2,177 MW.
The surge reflects broad-based economic growth and increased uptake across all consumer categories.
Domestic consumption rose by 13.03% to 3,640.32 GWh, while small commercial users grew 11.5% to 1,913.26 GWh. Street lighting experienced a 43.89% increase, and electric mobility tripled its energy consumption to 5.04 GWh.
“The report reveals a positive trajectory in the subsectors,” said EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria. “Large-scale energy consumers saved about Ksh 1.438 billion through the Time-of-Use tariff, which reached 180.3 GWh in cumulative consumption. We aim to further boost e-mobility by removing the 15,000-unit monthly cap for users.”
Electricity Consumption by Segment
| Segment | FY 2024/25 (GWh) | % Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 3,640.32 | +13.03% |
| Small Commercial | 1,913.26 | +11.5% |
| Street Lighting | — | +43.89% |
| Electric Mobility | 5.04 | +300% |
| TOU Tariff (Large Users) | 180.3 | — |
Regional Power Integration Strengthens Grid Resilience
The completion of a 210-kilometre 400kV transmission line to Tanzania has enhanced Kenya’s regional interconnectivity.
Electricity imports were dominated by Ethiopia (1,274.42 GWh or 83.09%), followed by Uganda (225.64 GWh or 14.71%) and Tanzania (33.79 GWh or 2.2%).
As of July 2025, 10,066,704 Kenyans were connected to the national grid, underscoring progress in universal access.
Renewables Dominate Generation Mix
Kenya’s clean energy ambition remains on course, with renewables contributing 80.48% of total electricity generation. Geothermal led at 39.51%, followed by hydro (24.21%), wind (13.18%), and solar (3.27%).
LPG Uptake Accelerates in Schools and Housing Projects
LPG consumption rose 15% to 414,861 metric tonnes, driven by government efforts to expand access in households, institutions, and autogas applications.
EPRA has approved 18 new autogas stations, adding to the 16 currently operational. LPG reticulation is being deployed in 5,000 public schools and mass housing developments.
Petroleum Demand Rises Amid Price Declines
Domestic petroleum demand increased by 6.94% to 5.84 million m³, spurred by lower prices and heightened economic activity. EPRA also announced the restructuring of Kenya’s petroleum blocks into 50 high-potential zones to attract investment, paving the way for oil production following the discovery of commercially viable reserves at Ngamia 1 in Turkana.
