KPLC units for KSh 10,000

How many kilowatt-hours KSh 10,000 of tokens buys at current tariffs.

Rates verified 5 October 2026
KSh

Units you get

368.6 kWh

about KSh 27.13 per unit

How this was calculated

Amount paid
KSh 10,000
VAT (16%)
− KSh 1,379.31
Pass-through charges and levies
− KSh 1,835.62
Units credited
368.60 kWh

Tokens bought early in the month are charged at the lower lifeline rate until you pass 100 kWh.

Quick answer

KSh 10,000 of tokens gives about 368.6 kWh. VAT takes KSh 1,379.31 and pass-through charges take KSh 1,835.62, so each unit costs about KSh 27.13.

Units for common token amounts
You payUnits (kWh)Cost per unit
KSh 502.5KSh 20.39
KSh 1004.9KSh 20.39
KSh 2009.8KSh 20.39
KSh 30014.7KSh 20.39
KSh 50024.5KSh 20.39
KSh 1,00049.0KSh 20.39
KSh 1,50073.6KSh 20.39
KSh 2,00098.1KSh 20.39
KSh 2,500115.5KSh 21.64
KSh 3,000132.4KSh 22.66
KSh 5,000199.9KSh 25.01
KSh 10,000368.6KSh 27.13

Rates used in this calculator

KPLC domestic prepaid tariff & pass-through charges
VAT16%
Domestic rate up to 100 kWhKSh 12.60 per kWh plus levies
Domestic rate above 100 kWhKSh 20.57 per kWh plus levies
Pass-through chargesabout KSh 4.98 per kWh

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Frequently asked questions

How many units do I get for KSh 10,000?

About 368.6 kWh at current domestic tariffs, assuming you have not yet used 100 kWh this month.

Why do I get fewer units than expected when I buy KPLC tokens?

Part of every token purchase goes to VAT (16%) and several regulatory levies, including the fuel energy charge, forex adjustment, inflation adjustment, EPRA levy, REP levy and WARMA levy, before the remainder is converted into electricity units at the per-kWh tariff.

How many units does KSh 1,000 buy on KPLC?

It depends on current levies and which consumption tier you fall into, since Kenya uses a tiered pricing structure where the first 100 kWh in a period is cheaper per unit than usage above that. Use the calculator above for the exact current figure.

Is there a fixed monthly charge on prepaid tokens?

No, prepaid (token) customers do not pay the standing/fixed monthly charge that postpaid customers pay. The full amount, minus VAT and levies, goes toward units.

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