Consumers to Pay More for Electricity as EPRA Announces New October Charges
Kenyans will pay more for electricity in October 2026 after EPRA announced additional charges totalling about Sh4.10 per kilowatt-hour, driven by fuel costs, foreign exchange adjustments and a water resource management levy.
Kenyan electricity consumers will experience higher charges in October following EPRA's announcement of new monthly adjustments. The new charges, which include a fuel energy charge of Sh3.22 per kWh, a foreign exchange fluctuation charge of 87 cents per unit, and a water resource management levy of 1.34 cents per kWh, will amount to approximately Sh4.10 per unit consumed.
These adjustments, which will take effect for meter readings taken in October 2026, are designed to account for fuel costs, exchange-rate movements, and water resource management expenses. The combined effect of these levies will result in higher electricity costs for both households and businesses, particularly those with high electricity consumption.
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