Kenya’s factories cut grid reliance

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Industrial consumers now account for less than half of Kenya’s total electricity consumption, according to a report released yesterday by the energy regulator. Industry consumption dropped by 190 GWh in the year ending June 2025. Over the same period, captive power capacity increased by 71 MW as more large consumers turned to self-generation.

• Captive power now makes up sixth of Kenya’s total installed capacity, with solar leading at 300 MW, accounting for about half of all captive generation. Bioenergy follows as the second-largest source at 162 MW.

• A shift toward self-generation is accelerating across Africa, with companies seeking larger plants and exploring baseload solutions by acquiring battery energy storage.

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