EPRA raises October electricity prices by Ksh4.1

Kenyans will pay higher electricity bills in October 2026 after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new charges, including a fuel energy cost of Ksh3.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

The adjustments also include a water resource management levy of Ksh0.0134 per kWh and a foreign exchange adjustment of 87 cents per kWh, bringing the total to Ksh4.10 per unit of electricity consumed.

“Pursuant to the 2023 Schedule of Tariffs, all electricity prices will attract an additional Water Resource Management Authority levy of 1.34 cents per kWh for meter readings taken in October 2026,” EPRA said.

In a notice dated Friday, October 9, EPRA said the foreign exchange adjustment would apply to September 2026 meter readings, while the fuel energy cost and water levy would apply to October readings.

The latest additional Ksh4.10 charge will be added to electricity bills, with households and businesses paying more depending on their monthly power consumption.

The fuel cost charge is based on the cost of fuel used by thermal power plants and imported electricity, with higher fuel costs at several diesel-powered stations contributing to the latest increase.

The water resource management levy of 1.34 cents per kWh covers costs associated with managing water resources used in hydropower generation.

Electricity purchased from hydropower plants with a capacity of at least one megawatt attracts a five-cent levy per kWh, with consumer charges calculated under the applicable tariff rules.

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The regulator revealed that Kenya purchased about 304.82 million kWh of electricity from several hydropower plants with capacities of at least one megawatt in September 2026.

The plants included Gitaru, Kamburu, Kiambere, Kindaruma, Masinga, Tana and Turkwel, among other sources supplying electricity to the national grid.

Additionally, the foreign exchange adjustment of 87 cents per kWh applies to meter readings taken in September 2026, accounting for exchange-rate-related costs associated with electricity generation and supply.

It is worth noting that the forex adjustment arises because many power purchase agreements are done in foreign currencies, particularly the United States dollar.

Thus, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are passed to electricity consumers as part of the monthly electricity bill payable during power token purchases.

While each adjustment may appear relatively small in isolation, together they contribute to a higher overall electricity bill for most Kenyans.

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