Kenya Power is actively identifying and migrating all Electric Vehicle (EV) charging customers to its specialized e-mobility tariff to improve revenue tracking and sector planning.

• Cumulative EV charging revenues have reached Sh382 million between July 2023 and April 2026, with monthly revenues peaking at Sh35.25 million in February 2026.
• The initiative is led by Kenya Power, with its Managing Director Joseph Siror emphasizing support for e-mobility adoption.
• Nairobi is the dominant hub for EV charging demand, contributing Sh271.9 million in revenues, reflecting the early stage of EV adoption largely concentrated in urban areas.

Kenya's private sector experienced a further contraction in May, reaching its lowest point since July 2024, as rising costs and weakening demand significantly impacted business conditions.

• The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 46.6 in May, indicating a sharper deterioration in operating conditions.
• Firms reported a significant increase in input costs, with purchase price inflation at its fastest pace since November 2023.
• Despite the downturn, business sentiment for the year ahead improved, with firms citing planned investments as drivers of expected recovery.

Kenya has halted a planned increase in electricity tariffs, initially set for July 1, to protect consumers from rising costs amidst surging inflation and public outcry over fuel prices.

• The decision was announced by Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, with Kenya Power withdrawing its tariff review application.
• This suspension comes as inflation hits a 27-month high of 6.7%, driven by recent fuel price hikes.
• The move aims to shield households, businesses, and industries from increased energy expenses ahead of the August 2027 General Election.