Electricity consumption proportion in Kenya

The industrial sector continues to be the primary driver of electricity demand in Kenya, accounting for nearly half of the nation's total consumption.

During the six-month period ending December 2025, industrial activities utilized 49.25% of the power supply. This dominant share underscores the heavy reliance of manufacturing and large-scale processing units on the national grid to sustain economic production.

Domestic consumers represent the second-largest category, responsible for 32.93% of the electricity used. This indicates that while industry fuels the economy, household demand remains a substantial portion of the energy load.

Meanwhile, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), categorised as Small Commercial, accounted for 16.63% of consumption, highlighting their role as a significant, albeit smaller, contributor to the country’s energy profile.

Emerging and specialised sectors occupy a much smaller footprint in the current consumption landscape. Street lighting, essential for urban infrastructure and security, took up 1.12% of the total electricity.

Perhaps most notable is the nascent E-Mobility sector, which currently accounts for just 0.08% of national consumption. While still a fraction of the overall energy pie, the inclusion of electric vehicles in the national energy statistics marks a shift in the country's transport and energy intersection.

Together, these smaller categories, including other minor uses totaling 1.20%, round out a consumption profile that remains heavily skewed toward the industrial and residential sectors, as documented by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the 2025/2026 financial year.