NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has achieved an extraordinary milestone in its energy journey, reaching a record-breaking electricity demand that underscores the nation’s economic dynamism and steadfast commitment to renewable power.
On October 24, 2025, the national grid recorded its highest-ever peak demand of 2,411.98 megawatts (MW) and a record daily energy consumption of 44,122.60 megawatt hours (MWh) — all met seamlessly without load shedding. The milestone reflects Kenya’s expanding industrial capacity, rising household energy use, and the country’s remarkable progress toward sustainable energy independence.
At the heart of this success is the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), the country’s largest power producer and a trailblazer in Africa’s clean energy transition.
KenGen’s geothermal and hydropower plants form the backbone of Kenya’s electricity supply, ensuring a steady flow of affordable, reliable, and sustainable power that fuels national development.
The company’s Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, has been widely lauded for steering KenGen toward operational excellence and environmental responsibility. Under his visionary leadership, the company has expanded its renewable capacity, reinforced grid reliability, and strengthened Kenya’s position as a continental leader in sustainable energy.
“KenGen’s consistent renewable generation continues to anchor Kenya’s grid reliability while reducing dependence on costly thermal sources, perfectly aligning with our national and global climate goals,”
— Eng. Peter Njenga, Managing Director & CEO, KenGen
During the record demand period, KenGen’s contribution was monumental.
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Geothermal power stations generated 12,787 MWh, surpassing targets by more than 5%, while
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Hydropower plants produced 9,871 MWh, exceeding projections by over 3%.
Combined, these renewable sources contributed more than 53% of total national generation, solidifying KenGen’s role as the cornerstone of Kenya’s energy security and green transition.
Beyond geothermal and hydro, wind generation surged, complementing the grid’s resilience, while solar output dipped slightly due to seasonal factors. Thermal plants were deployed minimally — only to stabilize supply — reaffirming Kenya’s strong renewable-driven energy mix.
KenGen currently commands an installed capacity of 1,786 MW, with nearly 90% derived from renewable sources. Through its G2G 2034 Strategy, the company is advancing projects aimed at pushing Kenya closer to achieving 100% clean energy generation.
This vision aligns seamlessly with the government’s broader goals of industrialization, green growth, and universal electricity access, marking Kenya as a model of sustainable energy transformation across Africa.
Under Eng. Njenga’s stewardship, KenGen has maintained operational excellence, strengthened grid reliability, and championed innovation in renewable technology. The company’s success is not just a corporate milestone but a national triumph — a testament to Kenya’s leadership in the global transition to clean energy.
As Kenya powers ahead, KenGen stands as the heartbeat of the nation’s green future — a beacon of reliability, innovation, and visionary leadership driving the country toward a fully renewable and prosperous tomorrow.
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