Jeff Koinange Sparks Online Buzz After Revealing His Sh50,000 Monthly Power Bill

Veteran journalist Jeff Koinange has stirred conversation online after disclosing that he pays a staggering Sh50,000 per month for electricity at his home.

While hosting KETRACO Managing Director John Mativo on JKL Live on Citizen TV, Jeff questioned whether someone might be illegally tapping into his power supply.

“I still don’t understand why I pay Sh50,000 for electricity every month—it’s not like I run a factory at home.
Maybe someone has tapped into my line,” Jeff remarked.

Expert Weighs In

In response, Dr. Mativo advised Jeff to investigate potential inefficiencies in his household appliances:

“It’s important to check everything. The same thing happened to my mother. I asked her to get rid of an old fridge, and her electricity bill was cut in half. The outdated motor was consuming a lot of power.”

He also emphasized the importance of regular energy audits:

“Have someone monitor the efficiency of your appliances and check that no device is unnecessarily draining power.”

Jeff then asked if it’s possible to track down power thieves:

“Can we catch those guys who’ve been tapping into my line?”

To which Mativo cautiously replied, “Hopefully.”

Not the First Time

This isn’t the first time Jeff has raised concerns about his electricity bill. Back in 2018, he revealed that he was paying Sh72,000 monthly and questioned former Energy PS Joseph Njoroge about when Kenyans would see lower power costs.

Understanding Kenya’s Electricity Billing

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has previously explained why token purchases sometimes yield different units for the same amount. According to KPLC:

“Each meter is assigned a unique tariff based on individual consumption patterns.”

These tariffs, set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), vary depending on usage:

• 0–30 units: Ksh12.22 per unit

• 31–100 units: Ksh16.30 per unit

• Above 100 units: Ksh20.97 per unit

Consumers are classified under different categories:

• Lifeline consumers (using 100 units or less monthly) enjoy the most affordable rates.

• Domestic consumers (using 100–15,000 units monthly) fall under higher tariffs.

• Government agencies receive the lowest tariffs regardless of consumption.

About KETRACO

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) is a government-owned parastatal responsible for planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining the country’s high-voltage electricity transmission network.

As electricity bills continue to be a burden for many Kenyans, Jeff’s case has reignited conversations around power efficiency, transparency, and the need for fairer pricing.