Kenyans Decry to KPLC on the High Token Tax Charges
In a thread that has since gone viral, several Kenyans have come out to share screenshots of the token tax charges imposed on them by Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
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In one of the screenshots shared online, one of the KPLC users revealed that he had purchased a token of Kshs. 2,000 which reflected a total of 76.08 units. The token amount from the amount he paid was 958.63.
This revealed that the client had been charged a total of Kshs. 1,041.37. This is among the many Kenyans who have come out to share their complaints with the KPLC firm.
The KPLC firm is yet to respond to the complaints raised by many Kenyans across the country.
In December 2022, KPLC stated that fuel prices had increased, prompting them to have their prices hiked. It added that the prices were also affected by the various economic factors that had changed over time.
"The regulator has adjusted the fuel cost and inflation components of the bill, hence the increase," part of the statement read.
Here are some reactions made by Kenyans about the issue.
For kes 100 you get KPLC tokens for Kes 37.Kes 63 goes to charges we do not understand..We will hit the street soon. pic.twitter.com/vsHNVaBSdq
— Karanja (@ItsKaranjas) January 2, 2023
I got 49 units for 1300 bob????????????I used to get 86 units for 1500???????? Now I have to double my electricity budget. KPLC is robbing us clean pic.twitter.com/gPxTC30MJi
— T G ????????LH44 Stan (@T_Gathoni) January 2, 2023
Someone close to the President please tell the King that he is naked on this Kplc issue, in what world is this okay, you pay 5000 for tokens and only get 1800 worth of tokens? @EPRA_Ke sort this blatant theft.
— Richie (@_Rich254) January 2, 2023
Nabii @WilliamsRuto you are doing everything to prove Uhuru right pic.twitter.com/9PaSqgfcrL
