How Ksh 500B Nuclear Project Will Lead to Cheaper Electricity

Kenya is accelerating its plan to integrate nuclear power into the national grid by 2034 with a Ksh 367 billion project, aiming to significantly reduce electricity costs. The government projects this move will lower the average weighted cost of power from 9.45 US cents to between 4 and 5.5 US cents.

EPRA Announces Review of Electricity Tariff Amid Rise in Demand

Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is reviewing its special electricity tariff for electric vehicles, aiming to boost e-mobility adoption. This comes as electric vehicle usage in the country has surged by 300 percent in the past year, indicating growing demand.

Why Your September Power Bills Will Jump by Over Ksh4 per Unit

Kenyans will face significantly higher electricity bills in September 2025, as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced an increase of Ksh4.42 per kWh. This adjustment is due to rising fuel energy costs, foreign exchange fluctuations, and a Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) levy.

Electric buses on the rise in Kenya's public transport

Explained: Why Placing a Refrigerator Close to Wall Costs More Electricity

Placing your refrigerator too close to the wall can significantly increase your electricity bill, according to Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). Poor ventilation caused by this placement forces the fridge’s compressor to work harder, consuming more energy.

Electricity Among Commodities Whose Prices Have Increased, Govt Survey Reveals

A recent survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reveals that electricity prices, alongside several food items and transport-related services, increased in September compared to August. This trend contributed to a slight rise in the nation's inflation rate.