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Kenya Faces Potential Power Rationing Amid Rising Demand and Limited Supply

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  • Kenya’s reserve margin falls to a critical low, raising concerns of load-shedding in coming months
  • Delays in approving new power contracts hinder Kenya Power’s ability to meet rising electricity demand

Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya may face significant load-shedding or electricity rationing in the near future as delays continue in granting the State utility, Kenya Power, permission to contract additional power producers. Rising power demand from expanding economic activities is straining the grid, with reserve margins—the buffer between available capacity and peak demand—reaching critical lows.

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