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October 1, 2025
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Power Blackouts Have Declined By 7% but System Losses Remain Stubborn

Power Blackouts Have Declined By 7% but System Losses Remain Stubborn

Kenya recorded fewer and shorter power blackouts, but the country’s grid requires over US$250 million in new projects annually to rein in these hiccups..

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Kenya experienced a slight improvement in electricity grid reliability during the financial year ended June 2025, with fewer and shorter power blackouts, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Despite this, the nation's grid performance continues to fall short of both national and regional benchmarks, and system losses remain persistently high.

  • Electricity consumers were without power for an average of 9.42 hours, a 7% improvement from 10.14 hours in the previous year.
  • The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reported that system losses averaged 23.36%, exceeding its 17.5% ceiling.
  • Kenya plans to address these challenges through bulk metering, reviewing power purchase agreements, and seeking new public-private partnerships, with Africa50 lined up to fund major transmission line refurbishments.

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