News
Kenya Power rolls out performance contracts for 6,000 unionised employees
The company says the new framework will strengthen accountability, improve productivity and enhance service delivery as its customer base continues to expand.
Kenya Power
Corridors of Justice
Kenya Power must give 30-day notice before cutting power to county facilities, court rules
The ruling followed a legal battle that began after Kenya Power switched off electricity to several Nairobi County offices on February 14, 2025, citing unpaid bills. The electricity was later restored after Hea...
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.
Exclusives
Foreign infrastructure contracts limiting jobs for Kenyan engineers-Industry leader
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya President Gabriel Jabongo said the trend has significantly reduced opportunities for local engineers to participate in the...
News
MPs clear REREC, order probe into Kenya Power’s unconnected projects
MPs cleared REREC after it corrected financial statement anomalies identified by the Auditor-General. The committee also directed the Auditor-General to scrutinise Kenya Power’s role in delays in connecting cus...
News
Kenya Power restores electricity nationwide after widespread blackout
In a customer alert issued at 6:22 a.m. on Thursday, the utility confirmed that electricity had been fully restored across the affected areas and thanked customers for their patience during the disruption.
News
Kenya Power confirms widespread power outage
In a customer alert issued at 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the utility said technical teams had been deployed to restore electricity supply to the affected areas as quickly as possible.
Nairobi
City Hall blackout deepens as budget standoff hits Nairobi services
The outage, which has now entered its third week, has disrupted the county's day-to-day operations, affecting revenue collection, payment of business permits, supplier payments, parking services and customer ca...
Business
MPs revive plan to cut power purchase costs to lower electricity bills
According to the lawmakers, the policy should provide a clear path for buying electricity at the lowest possible cost while allowing regular reviews of power purchase agreements and encouraging competitive proc...
Corridors of Justice
Court throws out Sh285 million claim against Kenya Power over cancelled poles deal
In the ruling, the court dismissed the claim by Inter Tropical Timber Trading Ltd and affirmed Kenya Power's decision to terminate the Sh410.6 million contract for the supply of treated electricity poles.
Coast
Two arrested as police recover stolen Kenya Power conductors in Mombasa crackdown
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers acted on information that a group of young men had been seen transporting wire cables suspected to belong to Kenya Power.
Business
Kenya Power moves to acquire 19,103 smart meters to seal revenue leaks
The three-phase smart meters are commonly used by customers with heavy electricity needs, including factories, commercial premises and large housing projects.