Kenya Power
Generation
Proposed minigrid licence to bolster investment in sector
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority is reviewing a proposal that might see private companies being able to buy electricity from Kenya Power and resell it. If approved the proposals are expected to bolster the minigrid sector.
Transmission and Distribution
Substation investment in Kenya pays off for growing customer base
Adding to its assets, Kenya Power launched a 33/11kV substation to improve the quality of power supply in Kilifi County to cater for a growing customer base.
Transmission and Distribution
Kenya Power seeks lender to address cash deficit
Kenya's power utility, Kenya Power, is facing serious debt issues which have seen the utility now seek a lender to address its cash deficit.
Metering
Smart meters for Kenyan businesses to improve customer service
Kenya Power is rolling out a smart meter project targeting 55,000 small and medium enterprises across the country.
Renewable energy
Op-ed: What portends for grid-connector Kenya Power?
The future of Kenya Power as the grid connector remains an urgent question if it is to continue operating as a commercially viable entity.
Customer Services
Kenya Power to educate the public about electricity safety measures
Kenya Power has partnered with NGAO to enhance public awareness on the danger of unsafe use or accidental contact with electricity.
Finance and Policy
Kenya Power introduces USSD platform for customers to manage bills
Kenya Power has introduced a service, under the *977# USSD code, that will enable its prepaid and postpaid customers to manage their bills.
Customer Services
Kenya Power customers can pay for electricity using Bonga Points
Kenya Power has partnered with a mobile network operator, Safaricom, to enable its customers to pay for electricity through Bonga Points.
Press Releases
Kenya Power investigates vandalism of a high-voltage underground cable
The power supply in parts of Nairobi was interrupted on Monday after a section of high-voltage underground cables were vandalised over the weekend.
Transmission and Distribution
Kenya Power: employee charged for fraudulent consumption of electricity
Kenya Power’s fight to curb illegal connections, theft of electricity and fraud intensified as a member of staff was arraigned on Wednesday 11 March in a Nairobi court to answer to charges of fraud.
