President William Ruto has announced a preferential electricity rate of Ksh10 per kilowatt-hour for investors operating in Kenya's Special Economic Zones, in a bid to boost industrial competitiveness. He confirmed the subsidised tariff at State House, Nairobi, on September 8 during the signing of a private development agreement for the Mombasa Special Economic Zone. The measure targets energy costs to attract regional and global manufacturing investment.

Kenya has introduced major investment reforms aimed at attracting global capital and positioning the country as a strategic gateway to Africa's 1.4 billion people, according to President William Ruto. Speaking at the fifth American Chamber of Commerce summit, Ruto said Kenya has deliberately moved from policy to implementation to improve the business environment, strengthen investor confidence, and attract capital. The reforms are part of the government's broader effort to make the country a more competitive destination for international investors.

Dangote Industries is planning to build a 1,000-megawatt power plant in Kenya as part of its proposed refinery project in the country, according to Punch. The facility is intended to boost Kenya's electricity supply alongside the broader industrial investment. Details on the project's timeline, cost, and location were not provided in the report. The plan reflects the Nigerian conglomerate's continued expansion of its energy and industrial footprint across African markets.

Kenya is set to transform its energy sector with the planned development of its first nuclear power plant, which is part of the country's long-term electricity generation strategy. The project aims to enhance energy security, support industrial growth, and improve the reliability of power supply, according to Sharp Daily.

The government has allocated Sh1.8 billion for the 2026/27 Financial Year to enhance electricity connectivity in Kericho County, benefiting approximately 17,500 households through the rural electrification programme. This announcement was made during the launch of the Kenya Power Last Mile Connectivity Programme (LMCP) projects in Soin/Sigowet Constituency.

Kenya Power has invested Ksh 765 million in two new electricity substations aimed at improving the quality and reliability of power supply in Kwale and Kilifi counties. According to the utility firm, the Bomani 132/33kV substation in Kilifi County, which is nearing completion, is being constructed at a cost of Ksh 455 million and will serve customers in the coastal region once operational.