NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyans will face higher electricity bills in June 2026 after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) introduced new monthly tariff adjustments, including a foreign exchange fluctuation charge of 71.54 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
The changes also include a fuel energy cost charge of 314 cents per kWh and a Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) levy of 1.42 cents per kWh, which will collectively increase the cost of power for consumers.
In a notice published on Friday, June 19, EPRA said the new rates will apply to all electricity consumed in June, based on meter readings taken during the billing cycle.
“All electricity prices specified under the 2023 Schedule of Tariffs will attract a Fuel Energy Cost Charge of 314 Kenya cents per kWh for meter readings taken in June 2026,” the regulator stated.
The fuel cost adjustment accounts for the largest share of the increase at Ksh3.14 per unit, followed by the forex adjustment of about Ksh0.72 and the WRMA levy of Ksh0.0142, bringing the total additional charge to approximately Ksh3.87 per unit.
EPRA further indicated that consumers will collectively absorb about Ksh779 million in foreign exchange losses recorded across the electricity sector over the past month.
Independent power producers accounted for the largest share of the losses at Ksh663 million, representing about 85 per cent of the total adjustment. Kenya Power recorded losses of Ksh85 million, while Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) reported Ksh31 million.
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The forex adjustment arises from the fact that a significant portion of electricity purchase agreements are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar. Fluctuations in exchange rates are therefore passed on to consumers through monthly electricity bills.
The fuel cost charge is driven by the cost of generating power from thermal plants and imported electricity, with diesel-powered stations contributing significantly to the latest increase.
Meanwhile, the WRMA levy is applied to electricity generated from major hydropower stations, including Gitaru, Kamburu, Kiambere, Kindaruma, Masinga, Turkwel, and Sondu Miriu.
While each adjustment may appear modest individually, their combined effect is expected to push up the overall cost of electricity for households and businesses across the country.
