Kenyans will continue paying current electricity rates after the government announced the withdrawal of a retail electricity tariff review application that had been submitted by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the decision followed consultations within government and engagements with key stakeholders in the energy sector.
The application, which had been submitted to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on March 31, 2026, sought a review of retail electricity tariffs.
According to the ministry, the withdrawal is intended to protect households, businesses and industries from higher electricity costs while supporting broader economic growth.
“This decision reflects the need to buttress a sustainable energy sector while protecting households, businesses, and industries from cost escalation. It aims to support economic growth, safeguard livelihoods and create jobs,” the statement said.
The ministry emphasized that any future review of electricity tariffs must follow the legal framework established under the Energy Act, 2019.
Under the law, tariff adjustments can only be considered after an application is submitted to EPRA, followed by technical evaluations, stakeholder consultations and public participation processes.
The government noted that electricity tariff setting is guided by principles including transparency, fairness, consumer protection, cost recovery and the long-term sustainability of power supply.
Following the withdrawal, existing electricity tariffs will remain unchanged unless a new review is undertaken through the legally prescribed regulatory process.
The ministry further assured consumers and businesses that the decision would not affect electricity supply or service delivery across the country.
“The withdrawal of the application does not affect the continued delivery of electricity services. Consumers and businesses should continue to enjoy uninterrupted access to electricity under the current tariff structure,” the statement added.
The ministry also thanked consumers, industry stakeholders and members of the public for their participation and feedback during the review process, pledging to continue providing updates on future policy and regulatory developments affecting the energy sector.
The announcement is expected to be welcomed by households and businesses that had raised concerns over the possibility of increased electricity costs at a time when many sectors of the economy are still grappling with high operating expenses and cost-of-living pressures.
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