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Kenya has emerged as the East African Community (EAC) leader in both energy consumption and renewable energy production, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
The report reveals that Kenya recorded the region’s highest electricity peak demand at 2,316 megawatts (MW) in 2025, up from 2,177 MW the previous year. This figure surpasses Tanzania’s 1,944 MW, Uganda’s 1,176 MW, and Rwanda’s 262 MW, while the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) followed closely at 2,174 MW, and Zanzibar reported 131 MW.
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Kenya’s installed electricity capacity reached 3,192 MW, ranking third in the region after DRC (3,238.9 MW) and Tanzania (3,091.7 MW).
However, Kenya maintained a clear lead in renewable energy, with geothermal power contributing 940 MW, representing the entire geothermal capacity in East Africa.
“Kenya continues to affirm its leadership in green energy, with renewable sources making up 80.17 percent of its total electricity generation,” the report notes, adding that this achievement highlights the country’s commitment to sustainability and energy resilience.
Across the EAC, renewable energy sources account for 81 percent of total installed capacity, with hydropower leading at 65.15 percent.
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Kenya also stands out for having the most diverse energy mix, drawing power from geothermal, wind, solar, and hydro sources — a model that underscores its regional dominance in clean and sustainable energy.
