Kenyans to Pay Ksh4.78 More Per Unit of Electricity in November After EPRA Tariff Adjustment
Kenyans are set to pay Ksh4.78 more per kilowatt hour (kWh) in November following a series of tariff adjustments announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
In a notice published in the November 14 edition of the Kenya Gazette, EPRA outlined statutory charges that have contributed to the increase, citing rising fuel costs, foreign exchange fluctuations, and environmental levies.
The regulator stated that all meter readings will now include a fuel energy cost charge of 381 cents per kWh, reflecting the escalating cost of fuel used in electricity generation.
“Pursuant to clause 1 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs 2023, notice is given that all prices for electrical energy specified in Part II of the said Schedule will be liable to a fuel energy cost charge of plus 381 Kenya cents per kWh for all meter readings to be taken in November 2025,” the notice read.
In addition, EPRA has applied a foreign exchange fluctuation adjustment of 95.89 cents per kWh, aimed at offsetting currency depreciation effects on electricity imports.
“Pursuant to Clause 2 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs 2023, notice is 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 95.89 cents per kWh for all meter readings taken in November 2025,” the gazette notice stated.
Environmental costs have also been factored into the new rates, with a Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) levy of 1.29 cents per kWh now applicable.
“Pursuant to Clause 5 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs 2023, notice is given that all prices for electrical energy specified in Part II (A) of the said Schedule will be liable to a WRMA levy of plus 1.29 cents per kWh for all meter readings taken in November 2025,” the notice added.
For an average household consuming 50 units per month, the combined effect of these charges translates to an extra Ksh237.5 on the electricity bill this month.
The increase comes on top of other statutory charges that apply to all electricity users, including a 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT), an EPRA levy currently set at three cents per unit, and a Rural Electrification Programme (REP) levy equivalent to five per cent of the cost of units consumed.
Furthermore, households may also face an inflation adjustment charge, which is reviewed biannually to reflect domestic and international inflation trends, with the next review scheduled for January 1, 2026.
Industry analysts warn that the latest adjustments could place further pressure on household budgets, particularly as fuel and foreign exchange costs continue to fluctuate.
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Kenyans to Pay Ksh4.78 More Per Unit of Electricity in November After EPRA Tariff Adjustment