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March 29, 2026
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Electricity dumping dips by 52pc on better connections

Electricity dumping dips by 52pc on better connections

Increasing demand by domestic and industrial users also ensures sustained uptake...

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Kenya has seen a significant reduction in electricity curtailment, with a 52.05% drop in the six months to December 2025. This decrease is attributed to increased consumer demand and better grid connectivity.

  • Electricity suppressed fell to 245.35 Gigawatt-hours (GWh), down from 511.7 GWh in the previous year.
  • The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reported the data, highlighting rising demand to 1,400 Megawatts (MW).
  • This improvement is a boon for Kenya Power, which traditionally struggles to boost nighttime electricity usage, with geothermal plants accounting for the majority of curtailed power.

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