Kenya Power Bill Calculator (2026)
By Nash Thuo · Updated June 2026
Work out roughly what your postpaid KPLC bill will be before it arrives. Enter the units you use in a month and see the energy, levies and VAT that make up the total.
Estimate your monthly bill
Estimate your monthly KPLC postpaid bill from the units (kWh) you use, with a full breakdown of energy, levies and VAT.
Not sure? A small flat uses about 50 to 100 units a month; a family home with a fridge, TV and iron uses 150 to 300.
| Energy charge | — |
| Fuel + forex adjustment | — |
| REP, EPRA & WARMA levies | — |
| VAT (16%) | — |
| Total bill | — |
This is an estimate. EPRA revises the fuel, forex and inflation adjustments every month, and your band is set by your average use over three months, so your real bill will differ. Energy bands used: Lifeline KES 12.23, Ordinary KES 16.45, High KES 19.08 per unit (2026); pass-throughs based on recent EPRA schedules. Domestic customers have no fixed monthly charge. Always treat the bill from Kenya Power as the final word.
What an electricity bill is made of in Kenya
Your Kenya Power bill is not just the energy you use. The energy charge is the biggest part, but several pass-through charges and taxes are added on top:
| Component | What it is |
|---|---|
| Energy charge | The cost of the power itself: KES 12.23, 16.45 or 19.08 per unit by band |
| Fuel cost + forex | EPRA adjustments for fuel and exchange rates, revised every month |
| REP, EPRA, WARMA levies | Small statutory levies for rural electrification and the regulators |
| VAT | 16% on the energy and fuel charges |
What different households pay
To give you a feel for the numbers, here is the rough monthly bill at common usage levels, using the 2026 rates:
| Units a month | Typical home | Estimated bill |
|---|---|---|
| 50 units | Bedsitter or small flat | about KES 1,270 |
| 100 units | One-bedroom with fridge and TV | about KES 2,540 |
| 150 units | Family home, some heating | about KES 4,290 |
| 300 units | Large home with water heater | about KES 8,580 |
Buying prepaid tokens instead? The Kenya Power token calculator works it the other way, showing how many units your money buys.
Three ways to cut your electricity bill
- Watch the high-usage band. Crossing 100 units a month moves you to the KES 19.08 rate on every unit, not just the extra ones. Keeping your average just under the threshold can save more than you would expect.
- Heating is the big cost. Water heaters, irons and electric cookers use far more power than lights or a TV. A solar shower or a gas cooker pays for itself over a year.
- Switch off standby. A decoder, router and chargers left on all month quietly add units. Switching off at the wall is free money.
Turn the savings into real money
Trimming your bill by KES 500 a month is KES 6,000 a year. Put that saving to work instead of letting it slip away: a money market fund pays around 9% a year, so the money you save on power keeps growing. See how with the money market fund calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 100 units of electricity in Kenya?
On the Ordinary domestic tariff, 100 units (kWh) cost about KES 2,540 all-in for 2026, including the energy charge, fuel and forex adjustments, levies and 16% VAT. The exact figure changes monthly as EPRA revises the adjustments.
How is my Kenya Power bill calculated?
Your bill is the units you use multiplied by an all-in rate. That rate is the energy charge for your band (KES 12.23, 16.45 or 19.08 per unit), plus the monthly fuel and forex adjustments, plus the REP, EPRA and WARMA levies, plus 16% VAT. Domestic customers have no fixed monthly charge.
What are the Kenya Power tariff bands?
There are three domestic bands, set by your average use over three months: Lifeline for under 30 units a month (KES 12.23 per unit), Ordinary for 31 to 100 units (KES 16.45), and High-usage for over 100 units (KES 19.08). The rate is flat across all your units, not stepped.
Is the prepaid token rate the same as the postpaid bill rate?
Yes, the underlying tariff is the same for prepaid and postpaid. Prepaid simply charges you up front when you buy tokens, while postpaid bills you at the end of the month for the units you used.
Why does my electricity bill change every month?
EPRA revises the fuel cost, foreign exchange and inflation adjustments every month, so the rate per unit moves even when your usage stays the same. Your band can also change if your three-month average crosses 30 or 100 units.
Is this KPLC bill calculator free?
Yes, it is completely free and ad-free. It uses the 2026 energy bands and recent EPRA pass-through rates to give a close estimate of your postpaid bill.