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EXPLAINER: Paying more, getting less? Here’s why your KPLC tokens are shrinking

Kenya Power has issued detailed communication explaining the components that influence electricity billing

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by CHRISTABEL ADHIAMBO

News14 July 2025 - 10:51
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Ever wondered why your Sh1,000 electricity tokens don’t stretch as far as they used to? You’re not alone. Kenya Power says the answer lies not in a sudden hike in rates but in a maze of taxes, levies, and adjustments that quietly chip away at your purchase.

Now, the utility giant is lifting the lid on how its complex tariff system works and why understanding it could save you from nasty billing surprises.

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