Kenyan actress and model Trisha Khalid has taken to social media to vent her frustration after receiving what she described as an unrealistic and unexplained electricity bill.
Known for her glamorous lifestyle and acting roles, Khalid stunned her fans when she revealed that her usual monthly bill of KSh 8,000 had suddenly surged to an astonishing KSh 54,000.
Trisha's Shocking Revelation
In a candid video posted online, Khalid explained that she does not use KPLC tokens and has always been mindful of her household’s energy consumption. Shocked by the hike, she questioned the logic behind the figure.
"This KPLC bill is disturbing my mind. What is this? They gave me a number to call and explained that there was an issue with the meter, but I know it’s a game. They thought we wouldn’t notice. My electricity bill shot from the normal KSh 8,000 to KSh 54,000 in a month. Where does this happen? Let’s be honest, I don’t even use tokens," she said, visibly upset.
Echoes of a National Frustration
Her remarks immediately triggered a flood of reactions from Kenyans online, many of whom shared similar experiences.
One user, lohwonder, lamented, “Kumbe tuko wengi? Mine was from KSh 5,500 to KSh 26,000.” Another, bashky_banchier2239, added, “Happened to me naweka leo kesho hakuna stima.”
The conversation mirrors a growing national frustration over the rising cost of power. Earlier in April, media personality Jeff Koinange sparked debate when he disclosed on JKL Live that he pays KSh 50,000 every month for electricity.
Hosting KETRACO Managing Director John Mativo, Koinange questioned whether his line had been tampered with.
KPLC's Explanations and Unanswered Questions
Mativo responded by advising Kenyans to carry out efficiency checks at home, giving an example of his own mother, whose bill dropped by half after replacing an old fridge.
Still, questions persist. Kenya Power, which transmits and distributes electricity across the country, has in the past defended itself by pointing to tariff structures.
According to the company, charges depend on usage: 0–30 units cost KSh 12.22 each, 30–100 units at KSh 16.30, and over 100 units at KSh 20.97.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) further categorises consumers into lifeline and domestic groups.
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