Current Kenya Power prepaid electricity token cost per unit (kWh). Tracks all components including the fuel cost charge that changes quarterly.
Unlike a fixed utility bill, KPLC prepaid token prices in Kenya are dynamic — how many units (kWh) you get for a given amount of money changes regularly. This is because the electricity tariff includes several variable components:
| Component | Description | How often it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Energy charge | Base cost per kWh based on approved tariff | On major tariff reviews (every few years) |
| Fuel cost charge (FCC) | Reflects cost of diesel/HFO used in generation | Quarterly (reviewed by EPRA) |
| Foreign exchange adjustment | Adjusts for exchange rate changes affecting imports | Quarterly |
| ERC levy | Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority levy | Fixed |
| REP levy | Rural Electrification Programme levy | Fixed |
| Inflation adjustment | Tracks consumer price inflation | Annually |
| VAT | Value Added Tax at 16% | Fixed |
The fuel cost charge is the main reason your token buys fewer units in some months than others. When Kenya Power uses more expensive fuel to generate electricity — or when the shilling weakens — the FCC rises and each shilling buys fewer kWh.
When you buy a token for KSh 500, how many units you get depends on your tariff bracket. Domestic customers on the DC tariff pay lower rates for the first 10 units per month (lifeline tariff), then a higher rate after that. If you buy tokens frequently in small amounts you may always be in the cheaper bracket. Buying one large monthly token may move you into a higher bracket for part of the purchase.
See the full history of KPLC token prices and get notified when rates change.