Electricity Tariffs Slashed By 15%, GoK Gazettes The Directive

The Ministry of Energy has officially has cut electricity tariffs for consumers by 15 percent in line with the directive given by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The first tranche of 15 percent has been effected upon gazettement. This will be reflected in bills covering the end year of 2021.

The Gazette notice covers the period from January 2022 to December 2022 and will therefore commence in reflecting bills covering the December 2021 period.

“We are working hard at ensuring the next 15 percent trance is effected in this quarter as promised, The ministry will ensure that this improves our global competitiveness, drives job creation, and powers economic growth,” a statement issued read in part.

“Today, in line with H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta’s pledge to Kenya, I confirm the gazettement of lower power tariffs by 15pc, effective December 2021,” Amb. Dr. Monica Juma, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Energy said.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) will be required to implement the directive with immediate effect.

Kenya Power’s core business is transmission, distribution, and retail of electricity purchased in bulk from Kenya Electricity Generating Company Plc (KenGen), Independent Power Producers (IPPs), as well
as imports from Uganda Electricity Transmission Company (UETCL), Ethiopia Electric Utility (EEU) and Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO).

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