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March 12, 2026
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Power cuts in Kenya: Here’s what went wrong and how to fix it

Power cuts in Kenya: Here’s what went wrong and how to fix it

How supply fell behind demand...

✨ Key Highlights

Millions of Kenyan households and businesses have experienced electricity supply interruptions since late 2024 due to production shortfalls and a surge in demand, necessitating daily load-shedding.

  • A narrow reserve margin of only 2.3% by January 2026 highlights the grid's vulnerability.
  • President William Ruto acknowledged the "daily load-shedding" required to stabilize the national grid.
  • Key contributing factors include a four-year moratorium on new power plants, accelerated peak demand growth from industrial and commercial users, and increased self-financing of power by businesses.

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