Kenya Power Reveals Why Bills Stay High Even With Appliances Turned Off

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: April 4, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

Kenya Power Reveals Why Bills Stay High Even With Appliances Turned Off

Kenya Power CEO Eng Joseph Siror explains that high electricity bills can be attributed to a phenomenon known as 'phantom loading', where certain devices continue to consume power even when turned off. Appliances like televisions and phone chargers, when plugged in, can lead to significant cumulative consumption. Additionally, households exceeding 100 kilowatt-hours (kWh) are moved to higher tariff bands, which can exacerbate the perception of high bills.

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