This archive report was first published on 26 November 2019.
Kenya Power is back to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) seeking to review its tariffs upwards by 20%, a move that could increase the cost of living for Kenyans.
According to reports, the new pricing structure will see domestic consumers utilizing less than 100 kilowatts pay KSh12.50 per unit, up from the current KSh10.
Similarly, small commercial consumers will have their consumption charge rise to KSh19.53 from the current KSh15.80 per unit.
Kenya Power had previously proposed an increase in tariffs in late September 2019, but it was declined by EPRA and the then CS for Energy, Alfred Keter.
As reported by Business Daily on November 26, 2019, households consuming 50-kilowatt hours (kWh) paid KSh816 last month compared to KSh556 in May 2013, reflecting a 47% increase.
The electricity supplier believes higher tariffs may help revert its negative profit growth and review the temporary reduction of power charges that expired in July.
However, the review propositions are still under review by EPRA and will only take effect if and when approved.
