Off-peak power use saves firms Sh971m as uptake of night tariff jumps

Industrial and commercial consumers saved Sh971 million in power bills by shifting production to off-peak hours in the six months to December 2025. According to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra), power consumption under a special tariff scheme reached 148 GWh, a 74% increase from the previous year. The tariff, introduced in December 2017, offers a 50% discount for companies consuming electricity during off-peak hours.