Kenya Power Posts KES14.83Bn Profit with 5.5pc increase HY25

Paul Arithi February 3, 2026

Kenya Power Posts KES 14.83Billion Gross Profit for Half Year Period Ended 31st December 2025

Key Highlights
• Profit before tax was KShs.14.83 billion compared to KShs.14.06 billion reported in the corresponding prior period.
• Electricity sales during the period increased by 6.9%, from KShs.107.42 billion to KShs.114.87 billion
• Distribution efficiency improved by 2.12% from 76.35% to 77.97%
• Total electricity unit sales increased by 10.5% to 6,086 GWh

Kenya Power has announced a KShs.14.83 billion pre-tax profit for the six-month period ended 31st December 2025, a 5.5% increase from KShs.14.06 billion reported in a similar period in 2024.

The improved performance is primarily attributed to higher electricity sales and reduced finance costs.The revenue from electricity sales during the period increased by 6.9%, from KShs.107.42 billion to KShs.114.87 billion, supported by higher electricity demand and improved distribution efficiency over the two comparative periods.

“This remarkable performance continues to reflect continued momentum in strengthening performance and building resilience through a stronger balance sheet.

We saw the total electricity unit sales increasing by 10.5% to 6,086 GWh, while distribution efficiency improved from 76.35% to 77.97%, reflecting enhanced network performance and loss reduction initiatives.” said Kenya Power’s Managing Director & CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror.

The KShs.5.33 billion, largely driven by higher electricity demand, as total energy purchases increased by 8.3% to 7,807 GWh during the period.

The Company’s financial position continued to improve, with total borrowings reducing by 6% to KShs.84.23 billion as of 31st December 2025.

The working capital position also improved, with negative working capital reducing from KShs.19.21 billion as at 30 June 2025 to KShs.12.54 billion as at 31st December 2025.

“Going forward, we will safeguard supply adequacy as demand grows and accelerate our loss reduction programme.

We are also advancing our grid modernisation and digitisation projects to improve service reliability and efficiency, enhance customer experience, and support sustainable growth,” said Dr. (Eng.) Siror.

In line with the Company’s Dividend Policy and the improved financial performance, the Board of Directors at Kenya Power have also announce an interim dividend of KSh.0.30 per share.