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Power demand hits new high in November amid generation fears

By The Standard December 07, 2025

Source: The Standard

Power demand hits new high in November amid generation fears

Demand for electricity in the country hit a new high in November, with power sector agencies recording a new peak demand of 2,418.77 megawatts on November 18.This further puts pressure on the country’s generating capacity, which has been struggling to keep pace with demand.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

This further puts pressure on the country’s generating capacity, which has been struggling to keep pace with demand.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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