Abstract
This paper uses the ARDL Bounds technique to examine the relationship of incremental energy use on Kenyan economic growth as well as causality during the period of 1979-2014. Overall findings showed a LR relationship from capital, energy consumption and trade openness to growth existed. Energy is an important determinant of growth, both in the short run and long run. Causality patterns affirming this contribution as corroborated by the growth hypothesis findings.