Kenyan households and businesses are set to pay more for electricity after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced revised electricity charges for the July 2026 billing cycle.
The regulator attributed the increase to higher fuel costs, foreign exchange fluctuations, inflation adjustments and statutory levies, which together will push up the cost of electricity consumed during the month.
Under the new schedule, consumers will pay a Fuel Energy Cost Charge of KSh3.20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), a Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Adjustment of KSh1.48 per kWh, an Inflation Adjustment of KSh0.48 per kWh.
And a Water Resource Management Authority Levy of KSh0.0157 per kWh.
Combined, the adjustments add about KSh5.18 per unit of electricity before taxes and other applicable charges.
The new charges apply to all electricity meter readings taken in July 2026 and affect both prepaid and postpaid customers.
Energy-intensive businesses, including manufacturers and small enterprises, are expected to feel the impact through higher operating costs, while households are likely to spend more on electricity during the billing period.
EPRA reviews these variable charges monthly to reflect changes in fuel prices, exchange rates and other sector costs.
While the base electricity tariff remains unchanged, the latest adjustments mean consumers will notice higher electricity bills compared to previous months.
