The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has introduced new adjustments that will raise electricity costs for Kenyan consumers starting with June 2026 bills.
EPRA published the changes on June 19. They apply to meter readings taken throughout June. The adjustments include a fuel energy cost charge of 314 cents per kWh, a forex fluctuation charge of 71.54 cents per kWh and a Water Resources Management Authority levy of 1.42 cents per kWh.
The combined charges add KSh3.87 to the cost of each unit. EPRA stated that all electricity prices under the 2023 Schedule of Tariffs will attract the fuel charge for June 2026 readings. The total forex adjustment covers KSh779 million in sector losses, with independent power producers accounting for KSh663 million.
Kenya Power reported KSh85 million in losses and KenGen KSh31 million. The forex charge stems from power purchase agreements denominated in foreign currencies, mainly the US dollar. The fuel charge reflects costs at thermal plants and for imported electricity. The WRMA levy is calculated from output at hydropower stations including Gitaru, Kamburu, Kiambere, Kindaruma, Masinga, Turkwel and Sondu Miriu.
