Kenya Power announced plans to double electricity imports from Ethiopia to meet rising domestic demand and stabilise supply. The expansion, facilitated via the Ethiopia-Kenya HVDC line, aimed to support industrial growth and electric mobility. The move was expected to reduce reliance on thermal generation and lower electricity costs for consumers. Experts noted that regional power integration could improve stability, but it also raised questions about Kenya’s long-term dependence on imported energy.
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Kenya Expands Electricity Imports
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24/05/2026
Kenya Power announced plans to double electricity imports from Ethiopia to meet rising domestic demand and stabilise supply. The expansion, facilitated via the Ethiopia-Kenya HVDC line, aimed to support industrial growth and electric mobility. The move was expected to reduce reliance on thermal generation and lower electricity costs for consumers. Experts noted that regional power integration could improve stability, but it also raised questions about Kenya’s long-term dependence on imported energy.
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