Electricity consumers will face higher costs in October after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new monthly adjustments, including a fuel energy charge of Sh3.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The adjustments also include a foreign exchange fluctuation charge of 87 cents per unit and a water resource management levy …
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Kenya Power has cautioned customers against engaging with its customer-care account on X after the account was accessed without authorisation. In an alert issued on Saturday, October 3, 2026, the electricity provider said it was working to regain control of its customer-care account, @KenyaPower_Care. The company advised customers and members …
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in parts of four counties on Friday, September 4, 2026, as the utility company undertakes routine network maintenance. According to a notice issued on Thursday evening, the affected areas are located in Nandi, Kisumu, Nyeri and Nakuru counties. Some customers in the listed …
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President William Ruto has commissioned a Sh15 billion electricity transmission project connecting Sultan Hamud in Makueni County to Loitoktok in Kajiado County, in a move expected to improve power reliability in Kajiado South and support tourism activities around Amboseli National Park. The project features a 108-kilometre Sultan Hamud–Loitoktok 132kV transmission …
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Kenya Power usually gives advance notice of areas scheduled to be affected by planned power interruptions. However, unscheduled blackouts can still occur due to unexpected faults or emergencies. An unexpected power outage can disrupt homes, businesses and essential services, especially when it occurs without prior notice. To help customers report …
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President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Wednesday visited the ongoing Nairobi River regeneration works in Lucky Summer, Ruaraka subcounty, Nairobi. The visit comes after the signing of a Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government. Click here to join our …
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Kenya Power has issued a notice demanding the vacating of a parcel of land in Komarock and has warned that failure to comply will lead to a forced eviction. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a public notice released on Thursday, March 13, 2025, the utility company stated …
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Kenya Power has posted a net profit of Sh9.9 billion for the six months ending December 2024, marking a significant improvement from the Sh319 million profit during the same period last year. This growth in profitability is attributed to lower sales costs, reduced finance expenses, and the stability of the …
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Kenya Power has returned to profitability, reporting a net profit of Sh319 million for the half-year period ending December 2023, a turnaround from the Sh1.1 billion loss recorded in the same period the previous year. The company attributes this profitability to increased electricity sales and the implementation of a cost-reflective …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
