EPRA Warns Kenyans Over Upcoming Higher Electricity Bills
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has issued a foreign exchange fluctuation adjustment that would influence electricity pricing for all meter readings recorded in March 2025, which is expected to increase power bills for users.
According to a notice issued by EPRA Director-General Daniel Bargoria, the adjustment will be an additional 80.70 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) due to currency changes.
According to EPRA, the changes are consistent with Clause 2 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs 2023, which permits power prices to be adjusted depending on exchange rate fluctuations.
“Pursuant to Clause 2 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs 2023, notice is hereby given that all prices for electrical energy specified in Part II of the said Schedule will be liable to a foreign exchange fluctuation adjustment of plus 80.70 cents per kWh for all meter readings taken in March 2025,” read part of the notice by Kiptoo.
Mr. Sospeter Lotuko – Senior Electricity Officer takes the stage to give highlights on the Draft Energy (Electricity Incident and Accident Reporting) Regulations, 2025 at the ongoing Public Consultative Workshop in Nakuru County.@EPRA_Ke urges electricity stakeholders, consumer… pic.twitter.com/6KTDr2NiM6
— Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (@EPRA_Ke) March 17, 2025
As of February this year, the current power tariffs for home consumers with lifeline users (0-30 kWh per month) are around Ksh12.23 per kWh.
On the other side, clients who use more than 100 kWh per month are taxed Ksh19.08 per kWh.
The new adjustment accounts for currency losses experienced by power producers and suppliers as a result of fluctuations in the Kenyan shilling’s value against foreign currencies used to finance energy generation.
The data used to calculate the forex adjustment show that independent power producers (IPPs) suffered the most currency losses, totaling Ksh736.18 million.
Happening Now: Public Consultative Workshop on the Draft Energy (System Operations), (Electricity Reliability, Quality of Supply and Service), and (Electricity Incident and Accident Reporting), Regulations 2025 in Nakuru County.
— Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (@EPRA_Ke) March 17, 2025
The purpose of the workshop is to get views and… pic.twitter.com/f6gn26QmEc
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) made an exchange gain of Ksh25.29 million, while Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) lost Ksh12.78 million.
The total exchange loss across all entities was Ksh748.69 million.
In February 2025, Kenya produced and purchased 1.12 billion kWh of electricity, excluding exports.
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The FX fluctuation adjustment will be reflected in consumer electricity bills, raising the cost of power for individuals and companies.
The statement comes amid concerns over rising electricity costs in the country, with many Kenyans already facing hefty energy bills due to inflation and rising fuel prices.
EPRA’s adjustment is expected to have an impact on both home and industrial consumers, putting pressure on attempts to keep energy costs stable.
Furthermore, the authority announced that it will be adjusting the Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) Levy with an addition of 1.28 cents per kWh for all meter readings taken in March 2025, signalling a further increase in prices.
EPRA Warns Kenyans Over Upcoming Higher Electricity Bills
