EPRA Announces Public Consultations on Proposed Electricity Retail Tariffs
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced nationwide public consultative forums to review the proposed electricity retail tariffs for the 5th Control Period covering 2026/27 to 2028/29.
In a notice dated May 21, EPRA said the consultations follow a retail tariff application submitted by Kenya Power and Lighting Company on behalf of electricity sectors such as GDC, KenGen, KETRACO, and REREC.
According to the authority, the application, submitted under Section 11(b) of the Energy Act Cap 314, seeks approval for electricity pricing for the next tariff control period.
“On behalf of electricity sector players (GDC, KenGen, KETRACO, and REREC), The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ple submitted for review a Retail Tariff Application to EPRA pursuant to Section 11 (b) of the Energy Act Cap 314 for the sector. The proposed application is for the 2026/27-2028/29 Tariff Control Period (TCP).”
EPRA noted that the review process is in line with constitutional requirements and the Statutory Instruments Act, which mandate public participation in key regulatory decisions affecting consumers.
EPRA to Hold Public Consultations on Electricity Tariff Changes
The Authority will hold public stakeholder forums across the country from May 25 to June 4, 2026, with all sessions running daily from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
EPRA further argued that the forums will provide stakeholders and members of the public with an opportunity to give feedback on proposed tariff adjustments.
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According to EPRA, the following is the tariff consultation schedule :
| Cluster | Venue | Date |
| Lake Region Economic Block (LREB) | Sarova Imperial Hotel, Kisumu | Monday, 25th May 2026 |
| North Rift Economic Block (NOREB) | Eldoret National Polytechnic, Eldoret | Tuesday, 26th May 2026 |
| Mt Kenya & Aberdare’s Economic Block | Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa, Nakuru | Wednesday, 27th May 2026 |
| Mt Kenya & Aberdare’s Economic Block | FK Resort, Nyeri | Thursday, 28th May 2026 |
| Non-Regional Economic Bloc Countries & SEKEB | Sarova Stanley, Nairobi | Friday, 29th May 2026 |
| North Frontier Economic Block | North Eastern National Polytechnic, Garissa | Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 |
| Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani | Kenya School of Government (KSG), Mombasa | Thursday, 4th June 2026 |
How to Submit Written Memoranda
The authority also invited written submissions marked Public Comments on the Kenya Electricity Sector Retail Tariff Application for the 2026/27–2028/29 Tariff Control Period.
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EPRA highlighted that the submissions can be sent via email to EconomicRegulation@epra.go.ke or delivered to EPRA headquarters in Nairobi and designated regional offices during working hours.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 5, 2026.
EPRA added that a summary of the tariff application is available on its official website and on Kenya Power and Lighting Company’s website for public review.
Regional Offices for Submissions
| Region | Physical Address |
| Nairobi Office | 1st Floor, Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upper Hill |
| Coast Region Office – Mombasa | 3rd Floor, Kilindini Plaza Building, Moi Avenue |
| Nyanza & Western Region – Kisumu | 2nd Floor, Lake Basin Mall |
| North Rift Region – Eldoret | 7th Floor, Eldoret Daima Towers |
| South Rift Region – Nakuru | 3rd Floor, Jeniffer Riria Hub |
| Central Region – Nyeri | 4th Floor, KDS Centre, Kimathi Way |
| North Rift Region – Lodwar | Former WFP Office, Along Lodwar Airport Road |
| North Eastern Region – Isiolo | 2nd Floor, Barsalinga Towers |
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