Kenyans should prepare for higher electricity bills this September. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a new adjustment that will raise the cost of power by Ksh4.42 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
The announcement was made through notices dated September 12, 2025. EPRA explained that the increase is linked to three factors: fuel energy costs, currency exchange changes, and water resource charges.
Why the Bills Are Going Up
EPRA listed three adjustments under the 2023 Schedule of Tariffs:
- Fuel Energy Charge: An extra Ksh3.60 per kWh to cover higher fuel costs in power generation.
- Foreign Exchange Fluctuation: An additional 80.67 cents per kWh due to changes in currency exchange.
- Water Resource Management Levy: A smaller rise of 1.34 cents per kWh to support water use in power supply.
When combined, these charges increase the cost of electricity by Ksh4.42 per kWh in September.
What This Means for You
The new rates will hit both postpaid and prepaid customers.
- A household using 30 kWh in a month will pay an extra Ksh132.60.
- Prepaid customers will also feel the pinch. For example, if you buy tokens worth Ksh500, you currently get about 25 units. From September, you will only get about 20.5 units. That’s nearly 18% fewer tokens for the same amount of money.
How to Cope With the Rise
These changes show how global fuel prices and exchange rates affect Kenya’s power costs. They also reflect the cost of water resource management in the energy sector.
To manage bills, households and businesses may need to adopt energy-saving practices. Switching off unused appliances, using energy-efficient bulbs, and reducing wastage can help cut costs.
