Kenya Power Tariffs Explainer On Why Electricity Bill Differ
Kenya Power Tariffs Explainer On why Electricity Bill Differ for domestic consumers. The difference lies in the number of electricity units or tokens you consume within a billing period.
If your power consumption increases, you are moved to a higher (expensive) tariff, as explained below by Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC).
Lifeline Tariff
For consumers whose consumption does not exceed 30 units per postpaid billing or prepaid units purchase period, the tariff is known as Lifeline. The energy charges here are Ksh. 12.23 per unit, exclusive of taxes and levies, and average to Ksh. 21.10 when inclusive of taxes and levies.
Domestic 2 - Ordinary Tariff
For consumers whose consumption is between 30 and 100 Units per Billing period, the tariff is categorized as Domestic 2 - Ordinary. The energy charges, exclusive of taxes and levies, are Ksh. 16.45 per unit. Inclusive of taxes and levies, these charges average to Ksh. 26.32.