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Pay your KPLC postpaid electricity bill. Use your KPLC account number printed on your bill.

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888 880

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M-Pesa fees vary by amount and transaction type. The calculator shows the exact 2026 cost for any amount — in KES or your home currency.

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How to pay KPLC

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 888 880

  1. Open M-Pesa — dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
  2. Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
  3. Enter Business Number: 888 880
  4. Enter Account (Account Number): Your KPLC account number (printed on the bill, usually starts with a digit).
  5. Enter the amount — in KES.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.

Airtel Money

Pay via Airtel Money

  1. Dial *334# or open the Airtel Money app.
  2. Select Pay Bill.
  3. Enter Business Number: 888 880
  4. Enter Account: Your KPLC account number (printed on the bill, usually starts with a digit).
  5. Enter amount, confirm with PIN.

Account format

Account Number: Your KPLC account number (printed on the bill, usually starts with a digit).

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M-Pesa fees for KPLC

AmountM-Pesa feeTotal cost
KES 50FreeKES 50
KES 200KES 5KES 205
KES 1,000KES 10KES 1,010
KES 5,000KES 34KES 5,034
KES 20,000KES 62KES 20,062
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About KPLC

Pay your KPLC postpaid electricity bill. Use your KPLC account number printed on your bill.

Sector
Utility
Official site
kplc.co.ke

Frequently asked about KPLC

What is KPLC's paybill number?

KPLC's M-Pesa paybill is 888880. Pay your KPLC postpaid electricity bill. Use your KPLC account number printed on your bill.

How do I pay KPLC via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 888880, then your account (Your KPLC account number (printed on the bill, usually starts with a digit).), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for KPLC?

Your KPLC account number (printed on the bill, usually starts with a digit).

Can I pay KPLC from Airtel Money?

Yes. Use Airtel Money paybill 888880 (same as m-pesa via interoperability). Dial *334# on your Airtel line and select Pay Bill.

Can I pay KPLC from abroad?

Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to KPLC's paybill 888 880. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying KPLC?

M-Pesa charges a transaction fee based on the amount sent. Use our M-Pesa fees calculator to see the exact 2026 cost for any amount.

What if I pay the wrong amount or use the wrong paybill?

Contact KPLC support immediately with your M-Pesa transaction code. If you sent to the wrong paybill entirely, contact Safaricom on 100 (free from a Safaricom line) within 7 days to request a reversal — though success isn't guaranteed.

How do I confirm my payment to KPLC went through?

M-Pesa sends a free SMS confirmation with a transaction code (e.g., ABC12DEF345). Save this code — it's your proof of payment. KPLC should also confirm receipt via their channels.

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