Electricity production hits new record high on rising demand

Wind turbines part of the Lake Turkana Wind Power project (LTWP) are seen in Loiyangalani district, Marsabit County, Northern Kenya on June 29, 2018.

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Electricity generation reached a new record high in August 2025, reflecting a surge in demand from homes, businesses, and industries.

Data by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) show that the units generated and purchased locally hit 1,291.39 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the month, the highest ever recorded in the country’s history.

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