Ever wondered why the same amount of money buys you more electricity units than it used to? Your tariff category might be the reason!

Kenya Power groups customers into different tariffs based on monthly consumption patterns. Here’s a breakdown of our three main domestic tariffs:

Domestic 1 Customers

Domestic 1 customers, also known as ‘Lifeline customers’ are those who consume 30 units or less of electricity per month.

Kenya Power says they offer these customers special affordable rates. If your monthly electricity consumption stays below 30 units per billing period (one calendar month), you qualify for our lifeline tariff of just KSh12.23 per unit, exclusive of taxes and levies.

“This lifeline tariff, is designed to make electricity accessible, for households with minimal power needs,” Kenya Power argues.

If one maintains his or her usage under 30 units monthly, he or she can benefit from this lower rate and manage his or her electricity expenses more effectively.

Domestic 2 tariff

Domestic 2 customers are those whose monthly electricity usage falls between 30-100 units per billing period (one calendar month).

If one consistently uses more than 30 units, but stays under 100 units monthly, he or she will pay KSh16.45 per unit, exclusive of taxes and levies.

Domestic 3 tariff

For customers whose monthly electricity usage falls between 101 to 15,000 units per billing period (monthly), you are classified under our Domestic 3 tariff.

These type of customers pay KSh19,02 per unit, exclusive of taxes and levies.

For customers to be grouped, Kenya Power calculates over three consecutive billing periods, and not just one’s current billing period. 

“Your tariff category is calculated based on your average consumption over three consecutive months, not just your current month’s usage,” Kenya Power adds.