News
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
Kenya Power
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 p...
Crime
Five arrested over vandalism, collapse of Naivasha-Juja power tower
Kenya Power said its Central and North Eastern Security teams recovered “crucial exhibits and vandalised Kenya Power materials” during the operations.
News
Kenya Power reports 200% rise in vandalism incidents
In a statement on Sunday, the company said the latest incident occurred at about 3am when a transmission tower along the Naivasha-Juja 132kV double-circuit line collapsed after being targeted by vandals.
Business
Kenya Power profit rises to Sh24.99 billion on higher electricity sales
The company said the latest results represented an improvement from the previous financial year, when it posted a profit after tax of Sh24.47 billion. In 2024/25, electricity sales increased by 887 GWh to 11,40...
Crime
Police recover AP uniforms, copper wire in Isinya criminal hideout raid
In a statement on Thursday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the operation was conducted after officers received actionable intelligence about activities at a suspected hideout in the estat...
Rift Valley
Lodwar set for first national grid connection since independence
Once completed, the connection is expected to provide stable electricity to more than 80,000 residents, powering homes, schools, health facilities and businesses while providing capacity for future demand
News
Wandayi demands evidence over AI campaign linking ministry to tariff praise
The CS was responding to findings contained in a report on coordinated inauthentic behaviour in Kenya. The report described an operation in which an unidentified actor allegedly used Claude, an artificial intel...
Corridors of Justice
Four public officers arrested in EACC bribery crackdown
The latest crackdown comes against a backdrop of persistent bribery concerns in Kenya, particularly at points where citizens interact directly with public officials
News
Government faces 63,000km fibre gap as 2027 deadline nears
The slow pace of the rollout puts pressure on one of the key projects under President William Ruto’s digital plans, which were announced in 2022 with the aim of expanding broadband access across the country.
Coast
EACC probes two police officers over alleged Sh100,000 bribe demand in Mombasa
In a statement on Tuesday, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said the officers allegedly demanded the larger amount in exchange for refraining from investigating the complainant and taking legal...
Business
Kenya Power puts 6,000 union workers on new performance system
The move follows more than 20 years of talks between Kenya Power management and employees represented by the Kenya Electrical Traders and Allied Workers Union (KETAWU).