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Kenya Power reveals simple electricity-saving trick that could help lower your monthly bill
27th August, 2026 02:12 PM
Kenya Power has shared a simple electricity-saving tip that households can adopt to reduce their monthly power bills, urging Kenyans to switch off and unplug electronic devices when not in use.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, August 27, 2026, the utility company said that appliances and gadgets can continue consuming electricity even when left in standby mode, making it important for households to develop the habit of completely switching them off and unplugging them from the power socket.
Kenya Power noted that appliances operating on standby mode can account for between five and 10 per cent of electricity consumed in homes.
The company encouraged households to carry out a quick “energy check” around their homes and identify gadgets that remain plugged in despite not being in use.
“Is your electricity still working overtime?” Kenya Power asked, while warning that standby mode can use up to 10 per cent of a home’s power.
The utility described the simple check as an easy way for households to potentially save money, particularly at a time when families are looking for ways to keep their monthly expenses under control.
Children’s gadgets
Kenya Power also directed its message at parents whose children have returned to school, reminding them to switch off and unplug their children’s electronic devices after use.
“Watoto wamerudi shule? Kumbuka kuzima na ku-unplug system na hizo gadgets zao,” the utility said.
The reminder comes as schools reopen, with children leaving behind various electronic devices and entertainment systems at home during the school term.
Kenya Power explained that between five and 10 per cent of electricity consumed in homes can be used by appliances while they are on standby, meaning households could be paying for electricity being consumed by devices that are not actively being used.
The utility company therefore encouraged Kenyans to make unplugging unused gadgets part of their daily routine rather than simply switching them off and leaving them connected to the power supply.
“Standby mode can use up to 10% of your home’s power. A quick ‘energy check’ of your home is an easy win for your budget this month. Small Actions = Big Savings,” it wrote.
Kenya Power said households do not necessarily need to make major changes to their electricity use to begin saving, noting that small everyday actions can contribute to lower consumption.
The company encouraged customers to conduct what it described as an “energy check” of their homes and identify appliances and gadgets that remain connected unnecessarily.
“A quick ‘energy check’ of your home is an easy win for your budget this month,” Kenya Power said.
The utility further summed up its message with the reminder that “Small Actions = Big Savings,” encouraging households to pay closer attention to how they use electricity.
The advice particularly targets electronic devices such as entertainment systems, computers, chargers and other appliances that can remain in standby mode when switched off but still connected to a power source.
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