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October 1, 2026
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Household electricity consumption rises 18.87pc on higher power use

Household electricity consumption rises 18.87pc on higher power use

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – Electricity consumption in Kenya increased across all customer categories in the year ended June 2026, with domestic consumers recording an 18.87 percent rise while large…..

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Kenyan household electricity consumption surged by 18.87% in the year ending June 2026, driven by increased usage per customer and a growing customer base. This marks a significant rise in domestic power demand, according to the latest statistics.

  • Domestic electricity consumption rose by 686.75 GWh, reaching 4,327.07 GWh.
  • The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) released the findings in their 2025/2026 Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report.
  • Despite a decrease in their overall share, large commercial and industrial users remained the biggest consumers, accounting for 47.57% of total electricity use.

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