Kenya Records New Peak Power Demand as KenGen Leads in Renewables.
By Editorial Team.
Nairobi, Tuesday, October 28, 2025: Kenya’s appetite for electricity has reached a
new high, reporting a peak demand of 2,411.98MW and the highest-ever daily
energy consumption of 44,122.60MWh recorded on October 24, 2025.
The milestone marks a significant moment in Kenya’s energy story, underscoring
growing industrial and household consumption, supported largely by clean and reliable renewable energy from KenGen.
According to latest reports from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) remains the bedrock of Kenya’s green power, contributing the lion’s share of the country’s total energy mix
through geothermal and hydropower generation, which together accounted for over
53% of all electricity generated.
KenGen’s geothermal stations produced 12,787MWh, exceeding dispatch
projections by 5.07%, while its hydropower plants generated 9,871MWh, 3.23%
above target, collectively powering Kenya’s growth with renewable energy and
ensuring system stability even during periods of fluctuating wind and solar output.
“KenGen’s consistent renewable generation continues to anchor Kenya’s grid
reliability and reduce reliance on expensive thermal power, aligning with national
climate goals,” said KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, noting
that the company’s renewable portfolio now exceeds 1,605MW in installed
capacity.
The report further shows that while wind generation rose by 15.45% due to
improved night output, solar production dipped by 21.5%, reflecting seasonal
variations. To balance supply, thermal plants briefly covered 11% of total generation, slightly above target, highlighting the importance of maintaining a
diverse and flexible energy mix.
Notably, no load shedding was reported across the national grid during the recordbreaking demand period, a testament to Kenya’s robust system management and
investment in renewable capacity spearheaded by KenGen and supported by other sector players.
The achievement of a new peak comes as KenGen continues to advance its green
energy expansion strategy and optimization of existing assets under the ongoing
G2G 2034 strategy. These efforts are in line with Kenya’s vision of achieving 100%
clean energy and supporting the government’s industrialization agenda.
“This growth in power demand is a strong indicator of Kenya’s economic rebound
and the success of our long-term investments in sustainable generation,” said Eng. Njenga.
As the nation edges closer to universal electricity access, the record demand
underscores the growing importance of sustainable baseload power, which ensures
affordability, reliability, and resilience in Kenya’s power supply
