Kenya’s energy sector gets white paper for enhanced grid efficiency

During the Huawei Kenya Energy Summit 2025 held in Nairobi, the document was unveiled with a comprehensive roadmap for the digital transformation of Kenya’s power sector.

The white paper serves as a blueprint for intergrating smart technologies, strengthening grid resilience, and accelerating the adoption of clean energy solutions to meet Kenya’s growing energy needs sustainably.

It further highlights the creation of digital green power plants using end-to-end digital twins and remote intelligent control and intelligent power grid inspection powered by automation and smart monitoring tools.

It also illustrates multi-source self-healing distribution networks that leverage digital technologies for autonomous fault detection and recovery and the coordination and complementarity of multiple energy sources, integrating smart campuses to optimize efficiency and sustainability.

“We applaud Huawei’s role in driving digital energy transformation through smart grids and renewable energy integration. Kenya remains dedicated to achieving universal access to clean, reliable, and modern energy by 2030 powered by innovation, collaboration, and sustainable technology,” said Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. 

The CS pointed out Kenya Power’s investment in advanced technologies including a 100G national fiber backbone, SCADA automation, and cloud-based systems which are driving innovation and supporting Kenya’s transition toward a smarter, greener energy future.

Key players from Kenya's power and energy sectors, together with ecosystem partners united during the launch to explore digital solutions shaping the nation’s energy future. 

Use of smart grids, AI, and cloud computing to enhance grid stability, operational efficiency, and renewable energy integration were among the main topics discussed.

The Manager of Telecommunications and Service Delivery at Kenya Power, Benjamin Muoki, noted the company's ongoing digital transformation that aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, customer experience, and network reliability. 

“Digitalization and innovation are redefining the energy landscape, with Kenya standing at the forefront of this transformation,” Samuel Cheng, Managing Director Enterprise, Huawei Kenya reaffirmed.