Electricity Tariff Review Withdrawn, Wandayi Says
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi . Photo/ File
The government has withdrawn a proposed electricity tariff review application that would have seen changes in power prices, keeping current tariffs unchanged for households, businesses and industries.
The application, submitted by Kenya Power on March 31, 2026, sought to introduce a new tariff structure to reflect rising costs in electricity generation, transmission and distribution.
The proposal had already been forwarded to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority and had entered the stakeholder engagement and public participation phase, raising concerns among consumers and industry players over a possible increase in the cost of electricity.
Speaking to the press, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the decision to withdraw the application followed consultations within government and engagement with key stakeholders.
He explained that the move is aimed at protecting consumers from a possible rise in electricity costs while ensuring the sector remains sustainable.
“This decision reflects the need to address a sustainable energy sector while protecting households, businesses, and industries from possible cost escalation,” he said.
Wandayi noted that any electricity tariff review must follow a clear legal and regulatory process as outlined in the Energy Act, including technical evaluation, stakeholder consultations and public participation before approval.
“Following the withdrawal of the application, the current retail electricity tariffs shall remain in force and unchanged unless otherwise lawfully reviewed,” he said.
He added that the move is intended to support economic growth, safeguard livelihoods and promote job creation amid prevailing economic pressures.
The CS assured consumers that the withdrawal will not affect electricity supply, noting that service delivery will continue uninterrupted under the existing tariff structure.
He further indicated that all scheduled public participation forums on the tariff review will be suspended following the decision.
On the fuel energy charge, Wandayi said the monthly adjustments are determined through computations by the regulator based on international market dynamics, dismissing speculation on future changes.
He emphasised that the government had taken into account all factors before arriving at the decision and remains confident that the current tariff structure is sustainable.
The Ministry said it will continue to provide updates on any future policy or regulatory changes affecting the energy sector.
