Kenya Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Kenya generated 14.1 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Other renewables was the largest source at 45.9%, followed by hydro (20.9%) and wind (16.5%). Demand was 15.6 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 96 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Kenya generated 14.1 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Other renewables supplied 45.9% of Kenya's electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 20.9% of Kenya's electricity in 2025.
- Wind supplied 16.5% of Kenya's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 90.1% of Kenya's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Kenya's electricity was 96 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Kenya's carbon intensity in 2025 was 76% lower than in 2000, when it was 403 gCO2/kWh.
- Kenya had the 76th highest electricity demand among the 96 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 14.1 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 15.6 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.27 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 1.52 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 96 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 1.35 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 76 of 96 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other renewables | 6.44 TWh | 45.9% |
| Hydro | 2.93 TWh | 20.9% |
| Wind | 2.32 TWh | 16.5% |
| Other fossil | 1.40 TWh | 10.0% |
| Solar | 670 GWh | 4.8% |
| Bioenergy | 280 GWh | 2.0% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Other renewables | Hydro | Wind | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 430 GWh | 1.31 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.57 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 480 GWh | 2.38 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.95 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 390 GWh | 3.09 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.20 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 790 GWh | 3.23 TWh | 0 TWh | 990 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.03 TWh | 2.84 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.82 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.00 TWh | 3.00 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.23 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 1.01 TWh | 3.24 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.79 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 1.02 TWh | 3.45 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.73 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 1.18 TWh | 2.82 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.68 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 1.34 TWh | 2.15 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 2.58 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 1.45 TWh | 3.39 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 1.83 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 1.50 TWh | 3.42 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 2.41 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 1.58 TWh | 4.26 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 1.84 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 1.91 TWh | 3.91 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 1.75 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 3.21 TWh | 3.28 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 2.17 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 4.48 TWh | 3.75 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 1.00 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 4.69 TWh | 3.31 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 1.04 TWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 4.76 TWh | 3.17 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 2.07 TWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 5.13 TWh | 3.99 TWh | 380 GWh | 1.55 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 5.24 TWh | 3.21 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 1.31 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 5.06 TWh | 4.23 TWh | 1.33 TWh | 750 GWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 5.04 TWh | 3.67 TWh | 1.99 TWh | 1.26 TWh | 170 GWh |
| 2022 | 5.52 TWh | 3.04 TWh | 2.14 TWh | 1.58 TWh | 420 GWh |
| 2023 | 6.03 TWh | 2.67 TWh | 2.01 TWh | 1.31 TWh | 580 GWh |
| 2024 | 6.00 TWh | 3.10 TWh | 2.17 TWh | 1.13 TWh | 660 GWh |
| 2025 | 6.44 TWh | 2.93 TWh | 2.32 TWh | 1.40 TWh | 670 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.1 TWh | 15.6 TWh | 96 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 13.3 TWh | 14.8 TWh | 86 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 12.8 TWh | 13.7 TWh | 97 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 13.0 TWh | 13.3 TWh | 109 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 12.4 TWh | 12.7 TWh | 96 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 11.7 TWh | 11.8 TWh | 73 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 11.6 TWh | 11.8 TWh | 103 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 11.3 TWh | 11.4 TWh | 119 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 10.8 TWh | 11.1 TWh | 164 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 9.68 TWh | 9.73 TWh | 109 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Kenya, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 1.17 TWh | 1.05 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 1.23 TWh | 1.10 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 1.20 TWh | 1.07 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 1.17 TWh | 1.05 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 1.22 TWh | 1.08 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 1.12 TWh | 1.01 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 1.23 TWh | 1.12 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 1.20 TWh | 1.07 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 1.24 TWh | 1.12 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 1.20 TWh | 1.08 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 1.28 TWh | 1.16 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 1.29 TWh | 1.15 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 1.24 TWh | 1.09 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 1.29 TWh | 1.14 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 1.28 TWh | 1.15 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 1.28 TWh | 1.17 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 1.30 TWh | 1.20 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 1.20 TWh | 1.09 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 1.30 TWh | 1.17 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 1.27 TWh | 1.13 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 1.30 TWh | 1.16 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 1.32 TWh | 1.17 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 1.38 TWh | 1.24 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 1.38 TWh | 1.25 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026.
Seasonal Patterns in Kenya
Ember monthly statistics, complete years only, through August 2026Electricity demand by month
Look for the brightest columns. Averaged over 2019 to 2025, demand is highest in November and lowest in April, and the busiest month uses 8% more electricity per day than the quietest.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.22 | 1.12 | 1.23 | 1.20 | 1.24 | 1.20 | 1.28 | 1.29 | 1.24 | 1.29 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
| 2024 | 1.17 | 1.12 | 1.17 | 1.12 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.19 | 1.22 | 1.17 | 1.23 | 1.20 | 1.17 |
| 2023 | 1.14 | 1.03 | 1.12 | 1.08 | 1.12 | 1.09 | 1.16 | 1.15 | 1.12 | 1.14 | 1.13 | 1.10 |
| 2022 | 1.06 | 0.94 | 1.09 | 1.04 | 1.08 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.12 | 1.10 | 1.11 |
| 2021 | 1.03 | 0.94 | 1.06 | 0.97 | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.04 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.04 |
| 2020 | 1.01 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.85 | 0.90 | 0.92 | 0.98 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
| 2019 | 0.98 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
- Lower demand per day
- Higher demand per day
- No data
- Each cell shows the month's total demand in TWh, and colour compares demand per day so short months are not shaded as quiet. Lowest cell 0.85 TWh, highest 1.29 TWh. Colours are relative to Kenya alone.
Low carbon share of generation by month
Look for the brightest columns. Averaged over 2019 to 2025, the low carbon share is highest in June (93%) and lowest in February (89%), a gap of 3.2 points.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92% | 91% | 89% | 92% | 91% | 94% | 93% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 93% | 92% |
| 2024 | 93% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 92% | 94% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 92% |
| 2023 | 92% | 87% | 86% | 90% | 92% | 94% | 92% | 93% | 90% | 89% | 94% | 94% |
| 2022 | 83% | 79% | 86% | 89% | 93% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 93% | 90% | 89% |
| 2021 | 94% | 90% | 95% | 95% | 90% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 88% | 86% |
| 2020 | 95% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 94% | 95% | 95% | 94% | 92% | 93% | 95% | 93% |
| 2019 | 90% | 90% | 91% | 83% | 89% | 86% | 88% | 88% | 90% | 94% | 94% | 94% |
- Lower low carbon share
- Higher low carbon share
- No data
- Each cell shows the low carbon share. Lowest cell 79%, highest 96%. Colours are relative to Kenya alone.
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Complete calendar years only.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2025Kenya's closest match is El Salvador, 61.2% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- El Salvador 61.2% the same · grid twin El Salvador generates 21.7 points less other renewables than Kenya
- New Zealand 56.5% the same New Zealand generates 33.2 points more hydro than Kenya
- Nicaragua 54.7% the same Nicaragua generates 30.6 points less other renewables than Kenya
- Iceland 49.6% the same Iceland generates 50.4 points more hydro than Kenya
- Portugal 47.2% the same Portugal generates 45.5 points less other renewables than Kenya
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Notable Grid Failures Affecting Kenya
History, not live dataKenya Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Kenya?
Other renewables was the largest source of electricity in Kenya in 2025, supplying 45.9% of generation, followed by hydro (20.9%) and wind (16.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Kenya use?
Kenya used 15.6 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 0.27 MWh per person.
How clean is Kenya's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Kenya emitted 96 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 90.1% of generation. That is 79% below the world average of 460 gCO2/kWh.
Does Kenya import electricity?
Yes. Kenya imported 1.52 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.
When does Kenya use the most electricity?
Averaged over 2019 to 2025, Kenya's electricity demand is highest in November and lowest in April. The busiest month uses 8% more electricity per day than the quietest (Ember monthly data).
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Kenya Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/kenya/
World Power Monitor. Kenya Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2026-08. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/kenya/
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