Category: Electricity and Power

In Kenya’s dynamic energy sector, a recent spike in electricity prices, declared by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has triggered a 16.5% overall increase. With an 8.7% rise in the energy charge (now at Sh4.33 per unit) and an 18.7% hike in the fuel energy charge (now at Sh4.94 per unit). The recent…

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has recently unveiled an ambitious plan to phase out postpaid meters in rural areas over the next three years. This strategic move not only targets the eradication of power theft but also aims to eliminate the additional costs associated with hiring meter readers. As Kenya endeavors to enhance electricity…