The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced that from October 2026 households and businesses will face an additional Ksh4.10 per kilowatt‑hour on their electricity bills.

The increase comprises three components: a fuel energy cost of Ksh3.22 per kWh, a water resource management levy of Ksh0.0134 per kWh, and a foreign‑exchange adjustment of Ksh0.87 per kWh.

EPRA clarified that the water resource management levy applies to meter readings taken in October 2026, while the foreign‑exchange adjustment applies to September 2026 readings and the fuel cost applies to October readings.

The fuel cost charge reflects higher fuel expenses at diesel‑powered thermal stations and the cost of imported electricity used by Kenya’s grid.

The water resource management levy covers expenses linked to managing water used in hydropower generation, with a separate five‑cent levy applied to electricity from hydropower plants of at least one megawatt capacity.

In September 2026 Kenya purchased roughly 304.82 million kWh from large‑scale hydropower stations such as Gitaru, Kamburu, Kiambere, Kindaruma, Masinga, Tana and Turkwel.

The foreign‑exchange adjustment of 87 cents per kWh reflects the impact of exchange‑rate fluctuations on power purchase agreements, many of which are denominated in US dollars.

Consumers will see the combined Ksh4.10 charge reflected in their monthly token purchases, increasing overall electricity costs proportionally to their consumption.