Kenya to Double Electricity Imports From Ethiopia to 400MW in December

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

Kenya to Double Electricity Imports From Ethiopia to 400MW in December

Kenya will increase its electricity imports from Ethiopia from 200 MW to 400 MW starting in December to meet rising demand and ease pressure on the national grid. This increase was announced by Ethiopian Electric Power, which stated that technical tests are underway before the higher volumes are introduced. The agreement is part of a broader effort to expand cross-border electricity trading in East Africa.

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