Why Solar is Your Only Escape NowAnother day, another bill hike warning. Just this week (November 18, 2025), Kenyan MPs directed EPRA to bake billions in rural electrification costs directly into your base tariff – potentially adding KSh 4–6 per unit to every Kenyan’s electricity bill.
businessdailyafrica.com That’s on top of the November FCC jump from KSh 2.99 to KSh 3.60 per unit, and the recent base tariff tweaks that have Nairobi homes paying KSh 15,000–30,000 monthly.
techweez.comWhy now? MPs lifted a 7-year freeze on new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to boost capacity and end blackouts, but tied it to recovering KSh 30 billion+ in government arrears for rural grid expansion.
dawan.africa Kenya Power says rural users pay just KSh 217/month on average – way below costs – so they’re passing the tab to all of us via a “pass-through” levy.
tuko.co.ke Critics call it unfair: Why should urban households subsidize more?
techtrendske.co.keThe impact? A 10–30% bill spike could hit by early 2026, hurting families, schools, and businesses already reeling from loadshedding (now official in peak hours).
semafor.com Manufacturers warn it’ll kill competitiveness; households will cut back on essentials.But here’s the silver lining: Solar isn’t affected. Globus Solar customers are laughing at these hikes – their systems offset 80–95% of grid use, locking in savings no matter what EPRA does.Real Bill Impact vs Solar Savings (2025 Projections):
| Scenario | Average 3-Bedroom Home Bill (200 units/month) | With Globus 5kW Hybrid System | Monthly Saving | Annual Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current (Nov 2025) | KSh 9,500 (base + FCC) | KSh 1,900 | KSh 7,600 | KSh 91,200 |
| After MPs’ Proposed Levy | KSh 11,500–13,000 (+KSh 4–6/unit) | KSh 1,900 (unchanged) | KSh 9,600–11,100 | KSh 115,200–133,200 |
| With Blackouts + Diesel | KSh 14,500–18,000 (+KSh 5,000 fuel) | KSh 1,900 (full backup) | KSh 12,600–16,100 | KSh 151,200–193,200 |
Take the Omondi family in Lavington (installed Oct 2025):
Old bill: KSh 22,000 + diesel during 4-hour blackouts.
After 5kW Globus hybrid: KSh 3,500/month.
Even with the new levy? Still KSh 3,500. Saving KSh 18,500/month – system paid off in 28 months.Don’t wait for the next shock. 2025 is the year to go solar: Prices are down 18% on lithium batteries, zero VAT incentives still apply, and financing starts at KSh 18,000/month.→ Beat the Hike: Get Your Free Solar Quote Before Prices Jump (2 Minutes)Globus Solar – 100% Kenyan, EPRA-approved, powering 500+ homes against rising bills.This proposal is the wake-up call Kenya needs. Switch to solar – your wallet will thank you.
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