The latest data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows Kenya leads the East African Community (EAC) region in electricity peak demand at 2,316MW, supported by a GDP of $124.5 billion.
DR Congo follows with 2,174.2MW and a GDP of $70.75 billion, while Tanzania ranks third at 1,944MW and $78.78 billion.
Uganda’s demand stands at 1,176MW, Rwanda’s at 262MW, and Burundi’s at 70MW.
The report notes that all EAC countries, except DR Congo and Burundi, recorded growth in peak electricity demand — highlighting the region’s expanding energy needs in tandem with economic development.
