The Engineering & Consulting expertise of Veolia has delivered, on behalf of the World Bank Group, one of the most comprehensive electricity loss analyses conducted to date in Kenya. This assignment supported the identification of actionable loss reduction measures and medium-term investment priorities for the power sector and Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) operations.
A rapidly expanding sector facing an efficiency challenge
Over the past decade, Kenya’s electricity sector has experienced remarkable growth. The number of electricity connections increased from 4.5 million in 2015 to more than 10 million in 2025. At the same time, system-wide losses currently stand at approximately 22%, creating a significant efficiency challenge for the sector. These losses directly affect utility operational and financial performance, as well as end-user tariffs.
A comprehensive approach from diagnosis to strategy
To address these challenges, Veolia conducted a comprehensive assessment, from initial diagnosis through to strategy development. This work resulted in a structured roadmap of targeted interventions across several key areas:
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meter deployment;
- Medium and low-voltage transformer metering;
- Geographic Information System (GIS) network integration;
- Artificial intelligence-driven meter reading and fraud detection;
- Advanced data analytics;
- Institutional restructuring.
A roadmap to improve sector performance
The implementation of these measures will help reduce energy theft, rationalise subsidies, and extend metering coverage. It will contribute to improving energy access, easing tariff pressure, and enhancing supply reliability for Kenyan households and businesses.