Nairobi accounts for nearly half of Kenya’s electricity consumption
The Nairobi region, which comprises Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos and Makueni counties, consumed 5,465.36 GWh during the period, accounting for 43.92 percent of the country’s total electricity consumption.
According to data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the Nairobi region accounted for nearly half of Kenya's total electricity consumption in the year ended June 2026, consuming 5,465.36 GWh, or 43.92 percent of the country's electricity. This high consumption can be attributed to the region's large population and significant concentration of industrial activity.
The Coastal Region ranked second with 17.74 percent of national electricity consumption, followed by the North Eastern Region with 10.65 percent. The Central Rift Region consumed 9.45 percent, while the Mt Kenya Region accounted for 6.54 percent. The Western Region, North Rift Region, and South Nyanza Region had the lowest consumption, with 5.26 percent, 2.09 percent, and 2.09 percent of national consumption respectively.
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