hey guyz.. My Q is that have you noticed, how the units move slowly when they get below 10 as compared when you have like 117. I have actually observed that, over the few months the cost has gone up. On 2/13/14, William Warero <wwarero@gmail.com> wrote:
I haven't tried it, but some kid called Walter was showcasing it at an elevator pitch at the just concluded Mobile East Africa forum.
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 5:31 PM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy@gmail.com> wrote:
Rather unfriendly name. Also nothing to tell its local. Trying out in a few though.
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 5:18 PM, William Warero <wwarero@gmail.com> wrote:
Talk about it and someone builds it.
Watching someone showcase an android app for calculating prepaid units.
It's called EEMS and is available in the Play store. On Feb 10, 2014 5:26 PM, "Jimmy Thuo" <jimmy.thuo@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks Alex Will await her response.
On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 2:10 PM, Alex Gabriel <alexgabbie@gmail.com>wrote:
Hallo jimmy.thuo <jimmy.thuo@gmail.com>,
I have raised your question with Ms.Krystyne, I request we give her sometime to respond.
cheers ag
Alex Gabriel
On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 1:23 PM, John Swekenyi <johnswekenyi@gmail.com>wrote:
And there is a new levy introduced on the bills called *WARM*, Sarah, do you mind bringing us to speed on this as well.
On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 1:06 PM, Odhiambo Washington < odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Skunks, > > Q1. Is there a situation where I can go to the vendors and ask them > to sell me 48 units? Or N units as it may? > Q2. Since I remain a domestic consumer, why should the cost per unit > be varied if I buy more? If I consume more, probably because I have > decided > to run all my eqpts on a 24-hour basis, why should I be penalized for > that? > Q3. If I decide to hold an 'electricity party' at my house (ask guys > to bring all their gadgets and power them) why should I be charged > more? > It's like telling me that if I start buying 10 pkts of milk daily > instead > of the usual one, then the price per unit measurement should go > higher, > just because I am consuming more? > > This graduation of charges is where KPLC is stealing from Kenyans. > The other avenue is the dollar nonsense. Electricity is generated > from > Geothermal Energy, Water and Diesel generators. I don't see why the > Diesel > generation aspect should be featured so prominently as to make the > dollar > adjustments be the avenue for fleecing Kenyans. How often does the > dollar > fluctuate? Why is it that KPLC emphasized this dollar/diesel > nonsense? > Don't we buy Diesel at the gaz stations and the prices get fixed by > ERC? > I think besides the above, ERC should also regulate Electricity > prices, much as I suspect even ERC itself is controlled by cartels. > > My point is, this 'sweet point' suggested by Dennis should not > arise. > As long as I am domestic consumer, whether I buy 50 or 1000 units > within a > calendar month, the price per unit should be the same. > > I also don't understand why we should pay a 'standing monthly fee' > for the meters, even when the meter is unused. Kwani the meter does > not > have a cost? What is the standing cost for? Why should I pay 120 per > month > for, say, 10 or 20 years? Does the meter cost infinity? The meter is > for > controlling supply. It's cost should be borne by KPLC. > > > > > > On 10 February 2014 12:03, Jimmy Thuo <jimmy.thuo@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thanks Alex seems we are getting somewhere. >> Kindly also ask her to clarify the following issues >> 1. What cycle does the graduated tariff work on? Is it calendar >> month? >> 2. If I wanted to purchase 150 units, and purchased them in batches >> of 40 units within the same month/cycle, would I be charged on the >> first >> band only or does the system keep track of my previous purchases in >> relation to the cycle above to charge accordingly? >> 3. Is there any advantage of purchasing fewer units as opposed to >> in >> bulk? >> >> >> >> On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Alex Gabriel >> <alexgabbie@gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >>> Greetings Skunks, >>> >>> Seems our prepaid issue finally reached the attention of Kenya >>> Power ltd. >>> >>> A lady Ms.Krystyne copied herein called me earlier on today from >>> KPLC and took time to explain to me the prepaid units allocation >>> and the >>> formula used. >>> >>> From our discussion the units rate changed 4 months ago and a >>> result of the changes saw clients receiving lower units than >>> before.Below >>> is the current formula that KPLC is using to allocate points. >>> >>> 1 a.50 units were previously going for 2.00shs and went up to >>> 3.93shs for the same number of units. >>> >>> 1.b.51-1500 units were previously going for 8.10 and went up to >>> 10.03shs.(Majority of domestic clients fall in ths category) >>> >>> With the above changes one should immediately expect a decline in >>> the number of units allocation. >>> >>> Further explanation; >>> >>> 1. At the beginning of every month KPLC deducts a standing change >>> (one of fee every month) of Shs120 plus 16%VAT. >>> >>> e.g If as a client is spending Ksh200 at the start of the >>> month,KPLC will first deduct a one of Ksh120+19.2=Ksh139.2 >>> >>> The client is then left with Ksh60.8 from which he can buy units >>> with.But even so the remaining amount is still subject to other >>> levies eg >>> Fuel and Forex exchange rate plus VAT .The last two parameters are >>> not >>> static hence will change with market dynamics. >>> >>> It is also important to mention that the other levies besides the >>> one of standing change are applicable any other time a client is >>> making a >>> purchase in the coarse of the month. >>> >>> Previously VAT was only applicable for clients >>> utilizing/purchasing >>> more than 200units but the current state is one that clients are >>> changed >>> for whatever number of units consumed. >>> >>> >>> Warm Regards, >>> >>> Alex Gabriel >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Alex Gabriel >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Mark Mwangi >>> <mwangy@gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Hey all, >>>> >>>> I am rather confused by the rates used by Kenya Power for issuing >>>> power units. 2000 /- does not get you a consistent no. of units >>>> yet the >>>> exchange rate is rather stable. Just this morning 2,000 bob got me >>>> 117 >>>> units which lasts about 12 days at 10 units a day. >>>> >>>> How much do listers get? Is it consistent? >>>> >>>> I also think they have zones with Westlands paying way more than >>>> Eastlands. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Mark Mwangi >>>> >>>> markmwangi.me.ke >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >>>> ------------ >>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> ------------ >>>> >>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>> ------------ >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> skunkworks mailing list >>> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >>> ------------ >>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Best Regards >> Jimmy Thuo >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." > > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >
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