Kenya is in advanced discussions with Karpowership to deploy floating power plants and ease nationwide electricity shortages.
The Kenyan government has been holding talks with Istanbul-based Karpowership since 2024. The company operates 45 vessels that can generate more than 8,000 megawatts and can commission a plant in under 30 days.
Peak demand reached a record 2.4 gigawatts in 2025. A moratorium on new power agreements from 2018 to November 2025 limited supply growth. Contracted capacity stands at 2.9 gigawatts while the reserve margin is only 2.3 percent.
The project was initially expected to start by December 2026. It is viewed as a temporary measure to stabilise the grid until longer-term projects are ready.