Kenya Power is set to implement its new tariff by July after getting consent from the government to do so. Click here to read more on this.
The new tariff will see the Fixed Charge on your bill increase by about 33%, from KES 120 to KES 160. The energy charges have also been increased as follows:
- Data sourced from Kenya Power
Below is a comparison of the old and new rates to help give a clearer picture of the extent your electricity bill would increase. The calculations are being done under the assumption that fuel cost charges, forex and inflation adjustments remain constant, and that 8 units were consumed.
For easier understanding of the following charges please read our previous post on understanding your postpaid electricity bill by clicking here.
- data sourced from Kenya Power and calculations done by Mathias Kinyoda
The total amount difference is of about 28.4%
267.16 – 208.08 = KES 59.08
59.08/208.08 x 100 = 28.4%