EPRA Issues Electricity Update, Lists Regions with Highest Consumption
A report by Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reveals that Nairobi accounts for nearly 44% of the country's total electricity consumption. While urban centers dominate usage, the South Nyanza region showed the highest year-on-year growth due to infrastructure improvements.
Why it matters
This data provides critical insights into regional economic development and infrastructure disparities, which are essential for energy policy and investment planning in Kenya.
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Nairobi dominated Kenya's electricity consumption in the financial year ending June 2026, accounting for 5,465.36 GWh, nearly 44% of the country's total power usage.
Nairobi has the highest electricity consumption in Kenya. Photo: KPLC. Source: Facebook This is according to a new report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
The EPRA statistics report for FY 2025/26 shows consumption grew across all eight regions, reinforcing Nairobi's position as the country's largest electricity market by a wide margin.
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