Doubts over whether power prices will come down after tariff reviews

Energy Regulatory Commission Director Dr. Fredrick Nyang and Commission secretary Mueni Mutunga with members of public during the hearing on the harmonization of retail tariffs at the KICC. [Photo: Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

Power consumers have expressed doubt on the State's promise that power prices will come down beginning August upon completion of the ongoing electricity tariff review.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has undertaken a tariff review, in which it increased the consumption charge but also scrapped the monthly fixed fee.