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Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Organization

EPRA

Also known as: Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority

Opinion

Kenya must build fuel resilience, not react to crises

The News

An opinion piece argues that Kenya's exposure to global fuel shocks demands long-term reforms: strategic petroleum reserves, diversified supply sources, transparent price-stabilization rules, and accelerated transport electrification—rather than repeated emergency measures.

25 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. Kenya must build fuel resilience, not react to crises

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's exposure to global fuel shocks demands long-term reforms: strategic petroleum reserves, diversified supply sources, transparent price-stabilization rules, and accelerated transport electrification—rather than repeated emergency measures.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. One Petroleum says fuel import deal had government approval

    One Petroleum Limited defended its role in a controversial petroleum import deal, stating it followed due procedure and that all aspects—quantity, price, and quality—were approved by the Ministry of Energy in writing with formal waivers. The company said it responded to a written government request for an emergency cargo of 35,000 to 85,000 metric tonnes and that by April 7, about 20 per cent had been paid for and collected by oil marketing companies.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. EPRA calls for regional cooperation on Africa's energy security

    The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has urged stronger research-driven collaboration among African countries to enhance energy security, resilience, and investment attractiveness. Acting Director General Dr Eng. Joseph Oketch told the 7th Annual EPRA Research and Innovation Conference in Nairobi that such cooperation is crucial for positioning Africa as a competitive investment destination through affordable, stable, and reliable power systems.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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