Kenya’s electricity demand has been rising steadily in recent months, but local generation capacity remains constrained.
By
Patrick Alushula
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Households and businesses face the risk of electricity rationing and blackouts as consumption nears overtaking supply in what could trigger economic disruptions and costly use of diesel generators.
Kenya’s peak demand (highest point of electricity usage) currently stands at 2,439.06 megawatts (MW) recorded on December 4, 2025.
The World Bank estimates that Nigeria loses $29 billion (Sh3.75 trillion) annually due to the persistent rationing and blackouts.
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