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April 16, 2026
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Ministry Clarifies Electricity Price Adjustments After Fuel Price Spike

Ministry Clarifies Electricity Price Adjustments After Fuel Price Spike

Kenyans have raised concerns over a possible increase in electricity costs following the recent fuel price hike by EPRA, citing the heavy reliance on diesel and other fuel-based sources in power generation...

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The Kenyan Ministry of Energy has moved to allay public fears of rising electricity prices, assuring that power tariffs will remain largely stable despite recent volatility in fuel prices. This assurance comes after sharp fluctuations in petroleum prices caused public concern.

  • The Principal Secretary for Energy, Alex Wachira, explained that Kenya's electricity generation mix is predominantly insulated from fuel shocks, as diesel constitutes a small fraction of power production.
  • Key renewable and imported sources like hydropower, geothermal, wind, solar, and imports from Ethiopia and Uganda are prioritized.
  • Despite an initial fuel price hike of up to Ksh40.30 per litre for diesel, subsequent tax adjustments led to a revision, with prices in Nairobi now at Ksh196.63 per litre for diesel.

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