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October 19, 2025
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Why Kenyans should brace for higher electricity bills this month

Why Kenyans should brace for higher electricity bills this month

The cost of electricity will go up for the second month in a row in October as Kenya increases reliance on power generated from thermal power plants..

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Kenyans should anticipate higher electricity bills for the second consecutive month in October due to an increased reliance on thermal power plants and imports from neighboring countries to prevent power rationing.

  • Increased electricity costs will be seen for the second month in a row.
  • The price hike is attributed to greater use of thermal power plants and power imports.
  • The measure aims to avert power rationing in Kenya.

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