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.

President William Samoei Ruto has commissioned the 132kV Sultan Hamud-Loitoktok Transmission Line at the Loitoktok Substation, in a government effort to strengthen electricity supply in Kajiado and Makueni counties. According to Business Today, the project is part of broader moves to improve power reliability in the region. The new high-voltage line is expected to enhance transmission capacity and support more stable electricity access for residents and businesses in the two counties.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company announced planned electricity interruptions across several counties on Tuesday, September 8, citing system maintenance and upgrades. According to Tuko, the outages will affect nine counties, including Mombasa, Nairobi, Nyeri, Homa Bay, and Tharaka Nithi. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are expected to experience power cuts during the scheduled maintenance period.

Kenya Power has announced planned electricity outages on June 26, affecting eight counties, including Kisii, for maintenance purposes. The update provides details on the specific areas impacted and the expected restoration times for power services.

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.

Uganda's 2026/27 national budget allocates Shs2.07 trillion for energy development, which includes funding for the 380-megawatt Kiba hydropower plant, a floating solar facility at Isimba, and 500 megawatts of utility-scale solar in the Elgon and Acholi regions. Additionally, it includes preparatory work for nuclear power at Buyende and emphasizes the need for expanding transmission lines and substations to support these initiatives.