World Bank Lifts Lid on Deals Behind Kenya’s High Electricity Bills

The World Bank has exposed questionable electricity contracts, alleged bribery involving Kenya Power employees and undisclosed ownership of power generation companies, raising fresh concerns over the factors driving up electricity bills for Kenyan households and businesses.In its November 2026 Kenya Economic Update, the lender said Kenya’s electricity costs were significantly higher than those of several comparable economies, despite the country’s progress in expanding access to power and investing in renewable energy.