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.
Nairobi region accounted for nearly half of Kenya's electricity consumption in the year ending June 2026, according to new data released by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The region's demand for electricity rose across all areas, with the Nairobi region consuming 5,465.36 GWh, or 43.92 percent of the country's total electricity usage.
EPRA attributed the high consumption to the region's large population and industrial activity. The Coastal Region came in second with consumption of 2,087.62 GWh, while the North Eastern Region ranked third with 1,411.66 GWh.
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