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Dispute a high, estimated or zero Kenya Power bill

Kenya Power and Lighting Company · sources read 2 Oct 2026

Dial *977#, choose Billing complaints and pick high, estimated, zero or no bill, or call Kenya Power on 97771. Kenya Power says it replies within 3 days; if you're still not happy you can escalate up its complaint levels and then to EPRA.

Fee
We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
How long
A reply within 3 days
Where
*977#, Kenya Power's contact centre on 97771, customercare@kplc.co.ke, or any Kenya Power office
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What you need

  • Your Kenya Power account number (on your bill)

Steps

  1. First check the bill: dial *977#, choose postpaid services, then 'my bill' and enter your account number.
  2. To complain, dial *977#, choose 'Billing complaints', then pick high bill, estimated bill, zero bill or no bill and follow the prompts.
  3. You can also call the contact centre on 97771 (24 hours) or email customercare@kplc.co.ke. Keep the reference number they give you.
  4. Not resolved? Escalate to your County Business Manager, then the Regional Manager, then General Managers and the MD's office. After that, EPRA can arbitrate.

Watch out

  • If your complaint needs investigation, you get a reference number. Use it when you follow up.
  • Written complaints go to your Regional Manager and are acknowledged within two days.

Who can apply

  • Kenya Power customers with a billing problem. Bill complaints are mainly for postpaid accounts (the ones that get a monthly bill).
Official sources (2)
  1. Customer Service kplc.co.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
  2. Customer Complaints Handling Guide kplc.co.ke · read 2 Oct 2026

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