Homes set for lower power connection fees on transformer tax move

Kenya Power Company workers replace a power transformer along the Archbishop Makarios road in Ganjoni, Mombasa.

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Lawmakers have voted to remove excise duty on imported transformers and parts, setting the stage for a reduction in connection charges for homes and businesses.

The National Assembly this week passed the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which has dropped the 25 percent duty on imported fully assembled electric transformers and parts.

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