Increased rainfall in Kenya has significantly boosted hydropower output, leading to reduced reliance on expensive thermal power plants. On May 4, electricity generation reached 9.57 million kilowatt-hours.

• The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) reported this increase, driven by higher inflows into dams along the Tana River cascade.
• KenGen Managing Director Peter Njenga confirmed that all dams are operating within safe parameters.
• This surge in hydropower is expected to lower electricity costs, though communities along the Tana River are cautioned about increased water releases.

The Kenyan government has disbursed Sh2.23 billion in wayleave compensation to landowners affected by major electricity transmission projects, with a remaining Sh182 million still pending across three key lines.

• The Kenya–Tanzania and Isinya–Namanga transmission line received the largest portion of payments, totaling Sh1.45 billion.
• Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi informed the National Assembly’s Energy Committee about the compensation status.
• Outstanding claims are attributed to budget constraints, documentation gaps, and administrative challenges, affecting 163 Project Affected Persons.

A Chinese firm, China Wu Yi Company Limited, has been awarded a Sh7.5 billion contract to realign the accident-prone Nithi Bridge in Kenya. This project is a key promise from President William Ruto's administration.

• The contract value is Sh7.5 billion.
• The contractor is China Wu Yi Company Limited.
• Construction is expected to be completed by August 7, 2029.