More Kenyan households are getting connected to electricity, with new figures showing a steady rise in access as the country pushes toward universal coverage.
According to the latest report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the number of connected customers rose by 182,195 to reach 10.2 million as of December 25, 2025. This was an increase from 10.17 million connections recorded in November.
Despite the growth, EPRA noted that the pace of new connections was slightly slower compared to the same period in 2024, when 194,654 customers were added to the grid.
Expansion continues across the country
The steady growth highlights ongoing efforts to bring more homes and businesses onto the grid, especially in areas that previously had limited access to power.
Over the years, Kenya has made major progress in electrification, moving from low access levels a decade ago to now having millions of connected households.
A key driver of this growth is the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP), implemented by Kenya Power.
The project mainly targets households located within a 600-metre radius of existing transformers, helping reduce connection costs and speed up access.
Each rollout phase aims to connect about 93,000 new customers.
Hundreds of thousands connected through LMCP
Since it was launched in 2015, the Last Mile Connectivity Project has connected 742,805 households across all counties.
The initiative has played a major role in lighting up rural homes, schools, and small businesses, many of which previously relied on kerosene, solar lanterns, or generators.
The programme has also supported economic activity in rural areas, allowing small enterprises to grow and operate for longer hours.
Rising demand for electricity
As connections increase, so does electricity usage.
EPRA data shows that demand for power is continuing to rise, driven by population growth, urbanisation, and increased use of electrical appliances in homes and businesses.
Industries are also consuming more power as the economy expands, while new sectors such as digital services and electric mobility are adding to demand.
Focus shifts to last-mile households
With over 10 million customers now connected, Kenya is getting closer to its goal of universal electricity access by 2030.
Even so, challenges remain in reaching remote and sparsely populated areas, where extending the grid can be costly.
The government is now focusing on these last-mile households, using a mix of grid expansion and alternative solutions to ensure no one is left behind.
The latest figures show that while growth in new connections may be slowing slightly, the overall trend remains upward, with millions more Kenyans expected to gain access to electricity in the coming years.
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