Topic: Kenya Power
Kenya’s electricity crisis persists despite scrapping of transformer excise duty
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Kenya’s electricity crisis is set to persist even as lawmakers voted to scrap excise duty on imported transformers—a move intended to cut connection fees that remain prohibitiv...
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Kenya Power sets sights on expanding grid with 150,000 new connections
Apr 09, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Kenya Power is launching the sixth chapter of its Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP), aiming to deliver electricity to 150,000 new customers across 45 counties, with the excepti...
Govt moots removal of 25 per cent excise duty on imported electricity transformers
Mar 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The Government has moved to ease the financial burden on the power sector by proposing the removal of the 25 per cent excise duty on imported fully assembled electric transformers ...
Electricity prices could rise by 30 per cent due to wayleave charges - Kenya Power
Mar 04, 2025 at 06:06 PM
Electricity costs in Kenya have been on a steady decline over the past year, driven by the strengthening of the Kenya Shilling against the US Dollar, Kenya Power has reported....
City Hall's power debt hits Sh1.55 billion as Kenya Power flags faulty meters
Mar 03, 2025 at 02:34 PM
A comprehensive audit of electricity meters linked to Nairobi City County has uncovered a staggering Sh1.55 billion in outstanding power bills, raising concerns over the county’s...
CA steps in as Kenya Power and Nairobi County feud triggers city digital blackout
Feb 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has responded to mounting concerns following the disconnection of fibre optic cables mounted on Kenya Power poles within Nairobi County, ...
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City Hall dumps garbage outside Stima Plaza in ugly fallout over billions in dues
Feb 24, 2025 at 07:57 PM
A simmering financial standoff between the Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) and Kenya Power erupted into a dramatic confrontation on Monday morning, as county officers stormed...
Kenya electricity consumption demand increases to a record peak of 2,316MW
Feb 17, 2025 at 02:09 PM
Kenya's electricity demand has reached new heights, setting a record peak of 2,316MW this past Wednesday. ....
Kenya Power injects Sh1 billion into Western Kenya electricity expansion
Feb 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Kenya Power has set aside nearly Sh1 billion to upgrade and expand electricity infrastructure across 11 counties in Western Kenya, in a push to enhance connectivity and ensure reli...
Kenya Power records 5.4 per cent decline in revenue to Sh107.4 billion in HY2024
Jan 31, 2025 at 03:42 PM
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (Kenya Power) has reported a decline in revenue for the half-year ending December 31, 2024, despite benefiting from cost savings attributed to a st...
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Kenya Power awarded Sh4.15 billion in tenders to marginalised groups in 2024
Jan 21, 2025 at 01:40 PM
Kenya Power has exceeded its target for awarding tenders to youth, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the 2023/2024 financial year, allocating a total of Sh4.15 billion...
Kenya Power’s stock surge leaves Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro Sh198 million wealthier
Jan 20, 2025 at 04:55 PM
A six-month rally in Kenya Power shares has turned into a financial bonanza for Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who has recorded nearly Sh198 million in gains from his investment in the st...
How Kenya Power is transforming its business model for sustainability
Nov 22, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Kenya Power has officially launched its new Sustainability Strategy, aimed at embedding sustainable business practices across the company’s operations....
Kenya Power posts Sh43.67 billion profit before tax in HY 2024 major turnaround
Oct 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM
In a remarkable financial recovery, Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc has reported a profit before tax of Sh43.67 billion for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2024....
Kenya Power makes progress in restoring power after widespread outage
Sep 06, 2024 at 04:30 PM
Kenya Power has made significant strides in restoring power supply to several regions across the country following the partial outage that occurred on Friday morning....
Kenya Power faces outrage in wake of yet another widespread power outage
Sep 06, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Kenya Power is once again under scrutiny after another partial power outage hit the country on Friday morning....
Kenya Power reports widespread power outage affecting almost entire country
Aug 30, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Kenya Power has announced a nationwide power outage affecting most parts of the country, except for the North Rift and sections of the Western regions....
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JICA's Sh1.85 billion grant to wire Kenya's ambitious Last Mile Connectivity Project
Jul 29, 2024 at 06:20 PM
Kenya's ambitious Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) is set for a significant leap forward thanks to a generous Sh1.85 billion grant from the Japan International Cooperation Age...
State Corporation CEOs face tough penalties for failing to remit profits
Jul 24, 2024 at 06:02 PM
A new era of fiscal accountability is dawning for Kenya’s State corporations as the government tightens its grip on public finances....
3.2 million Kenya Power customers yet to update prepaid meters ahead of deadline
Jul 16, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Kenya Power has issued a call to action for 3.2 million of its customers who have yet to update their prepaid meters, stressing the importance of completing this process by 31st Au...
