Kenya Power stock faces control scrutiny after FY2026 profit

Published on 11/09/2026 at 02:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Kenya Power stock is in focus after stronger FY2026 earnings. An audit raised control concerns ahead of the utility's annual meeting.

Profit, controls and shareholder decisions

Kenya Power's annual profit improved as electricity sales increased and finance costs declined.
The Auditor-General identified control, risk-management and governance weaknesses requiring management attention.
Shareholders are due to consider the accounts and a proposed final dividend at the November 27 AGM.

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Kenya Power reported a KES 24.99 billion profit after tax for the financial year ended June 30, 2026, while an audit highlighted weaknesses in internal controls, risk management and governance. Y News reported the developments on November 5, 2026.

Revenue growth supports annual earnings

Revenue rose to KES 238.24 billion from KES 219.29 billion a year earlier. Electricity sales increased 12.05 percent to 12,777 gigawatt-hours, while the customer base expanded by 411,710 connections.

Finance costs fell to KES 3.08 billion from KES 4.72 billion, helping offset higher operating expenses. Operating profit declined to KES 38.57 billion from KES 39.47 billion, showing that stronger sales did not remove pressure on the cost base.

Audit findings raise oversight focus

The Auditor-General said the financial statements fairly presented Kenya Power's position but identified weaknesses involving land documentation, procurement, receivables, meter controls, customer connection works and governance procedures. The findings were separate from the audit opinion on the financial statements and add an accountability issue as the utility expands its network.

The board has recommended a final dividend of KES 1.20 per ordinary share, subject to approval at the virtual Annual General Meeting on November 27. Together with the KES 0.30 interim dividend paid in March, the proposed distribution would total KES 1.50 per share for FY2026; payment is expected on or around December 31, subject to approval and applicable withholding tax.

Kenya Power's role in the sector

Kenya Power operates Kenya's electricity transmission and distribution network and serves more than 9.6 million customers. In the country's regulated power chain, KenGen is a major generator, KETRACO builds high-voltage transmission lines and independent power producers supply electricity under contracts; Kenya Power occupies the downstream distribution and billing role. The sector structure and the company's exposure to tariffs, system losses and purchased power distinguish it from generation-focused KenGen.