Kenya Power recently disclosed the reasons behind the surge in power demand as electricity consumption reached a record high, with a peak demand of 2,316 megawatts (MW) recorded on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
This statistic marked an increase of 12 MW from the previous peak of 2,304 MW recorded less than a month ago, on January 15, 2025.
According to the power company, the surge in electricity demand has been attributed to continued investments in stabilising the National Grid and the completion of key infrastructure projects.
For example, the completion of the Kimuka 220/66kV substation and the subsequent construction of four 66kV feeder lines to Nairobi and neighbouring counties have significantly boosted power supply, leading to increased demand.
