KPLC units for KSh 500

How many kilowatt-hours KSh 500 of tokens buys at current tariffs.

Rates verified 5 October 2026
KSh

Units you get

24.5 kWh

about KSh 20.39 per unit

How this was calculated

Amount paid
KSh 500
VAT (16%)
− KSh 68.97
Pass-through charges and levies
− KSh 122.10
Units credited
24.52 kWh

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

Quick answer

KSh 500 of tokens gives about 24.5 kWh. VAT takes KSh 68.97 and pass-through charges take KSh 122.10, so each unit costs about KSh 20.39.

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 500?

About 24.5 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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