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Kenya's smart appliances market set to double by 2029 on rising demand

LG Electronics East Africa president Donghun Lee, display newly launched LG Mirror InstaView Refrigerator in this photo taken on February 27. [Boniface Okendo]

Kenyan households are increasingly adopting smart home appliances, driven by demand for convenience, energy efficiency and connected living, with the market projected to more than double by 2029.

Data from Statista, a global market and consumer data provider, projects smart home appliances will penetrate 5.8 per cent of Kenyan households by 2029, up from an estimated 2.8 per cent in 2025 - translating to at least 831,700 homes.

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