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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, February 11, 2026Kenya Reports SGR Growth, Sh125.9M in EV Charging Revenue, and Lower Manufacturing Costs for 2025 - February 2026
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Kenya Reports SGR Growth, Sh125.9M in EV Charging Revenue, and Lower Manufacturing Costs for 2025 - February 2026

Kenya Power reported earning Sh125.9 million from electric vehicle (EV) charging in 2025, attributing the growth to increased EV uptake and supportive government policies. In the transport sector, Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) also saw significant growth in 2025, with both passenger traffic and cargo volumes increasing notably despite a fare hike. The railway generated substantial revenue, indicating strong demand. Concurrently, consumers may experience lower retail prices as manufacturing costs continue to fall significantly. The Producer Price Index (PPI) dropped in the final quarter of 2025 to levels not seen in nearly three years, signalling reduced production costs across key economic sectors.

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Wednesday 1:15 PMCapital Business

Kenya Power earns Sh126mn from electric vehicle charging

Kenya Power earns Sh126mn from electric vehicle charging

Kenya Power reported earning Sh125.9 million from electric vehicle (EV) charging in 2025, as the adoption of electric cars and motorcycles surged. This growth is attributed to increased EV uptake and supportive government policies.

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Kenya Power reported earning Sh125.9 million from electric vehicle (EV) charging in 2025, as the adoption of electric cars and motorcycles surged. This growth is attributed to increased EV uptake and supportive government policies.

  • Kenya Power onboarded 205 customers to its special e-mobility tariff since March 2023, with electricity consumption for EV charging more than doubling to 8.4 million units (kWh) in 2025 from 3 million units in 2024.
  • Joseph Siror, Managing Director of Kenya Power, highlighted the company's commitment to promoting e-mobility as part of its green agenda, noting that over 90 percent of its electricity supply comes from renewable sources.
  • The growth is bolstered by the National Electric Mobility Policy launched on February 3, 2026, and tax incentives under the Finance Bill 2025, including zero-rated VAT and reduced excise duty on various electric vehicles.
Wednesday 8:07 AMCapital Business

SGR passenger traffic, cargo volumes up in 2025

SGR passenger traffic, cargo volumes up in 2025

Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) experienced significant growth in 2025, with both passenger traffic and cargo volumes increasing notably despite a fare hike. The railway generated substantial revenue, indicating strong demand for its services.

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Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) experienced significant growth in 2025, with both passenger traffic and cargo volumes increasing notably despite a fare hike. The railway generated substantial revenue, indicating strong demand for its services.

  • Passenger traffic reached 2.73 million by the end of 2025, an 11.8-percent surge from 2.44 million in 2024.
  • The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released these figures on Monday, highlighting the success of the Chinese-built train.
  • Revenue from passenger services climbed to approximately $37.1 million in 2025, while cargo volume rose to 7.48 million tonnes, generating $128.7 million.
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Hope of lower prices as manufacturing costs fall

Hope of lower prices as manufacturing costs fall

Consumers in Kenya may experience lower retail prices as manufacturing costs continue to fall significantly. The Producer Price Index (PPI) dropped in the final quarter of 2025 to levels not seen in nearly three years, signalling reduced production costs across key economic sectors.

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Consumers in Kenya may experience lower retail prices as manufacturing costs continue to fall significantly. The Producer Price Index (PPI) dropped in the final quarter of 2025 to levels not seen in nearly three years, signalling reduced production costs across key economic sectors.

  • The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell to 134.18 in December 2025, marking its lowest point since March 2023.
  • The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported a year-on-year producer inflation rate of -2.43 percent in December 2025.
  • While a fall in the PPI often precedes lower consumer prices, businesses may choose to expand profit margins instead of passing on all savings, according to the KNBS.
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