Kenya Power hits 10m clients as peak electricity demand rises to new record

Kenya Power staff replace a transformer along Fidel Odinga Road in Nyali, Mombasa County, on April 15, 2025.

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Kenya Power’s customer base has surpassed 10 million, a milestone expected to boost electricity sales amid rising demand, which reached a record peak of 2,362.28 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday.

The State-owned electricity distributor reported it had added 401,848 new customers in the year ending June 2025, bringing the total to 10.06 million. This growth, alongside surging demand, is set to intensify pressure on the company to maintain a stable and reliable power supply.

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