Also known as: Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority
Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) — Kenya's energy sector regulator that sets fuel prices, enforces LPG trading regulations, and monitors electricity service standards.
… EPRA’s 2024/25 data put the average interruption at 9.42 hours per customer, well above the 3.25-hour regulatory target; 3.57 interruptions a month on average against a 1.63 target.For a household, these numbers describe inconvenience; for a cancer centre, operational risks. …
… r 200,000 gas cylinders."No inventory was conducted, no police occurrence book (OB) was recorded, and nobody was taken to court,” he claimed. “Where are these 200,000 cylinders?” Gachagua referred to the Energy Act, 2019, saying the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA …
… y was done, no police occurrence book (OB) was recorded and nobody was taken to court,” he claimed. “Where are these 200,000 cylinders?”Gachagua referenced the Energy Act, 2019, saying the role of conducting such raids lies with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA …
… The CS said the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), working with the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), was responsible for enforcing compliance and dealing with illegal operators. …
… Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, CS Wandayi said the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), working alongside security agencies, was enforcing regulations aimed at curbing illegal refilling and trading of LPG cylinders. …
… He cited a March 10, 2025, communication from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), which he said affirmed the regulator’s mandate to enforce rules in the sector. …
… He cited a letter from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions dated December 18, 2025, which he said indicated that an operation had been conducted without notice to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). …
… One of the strategy’s key pillars was legal and regulatory reform aimed at eliminating illegal refilling and illicit trade, which the Government considers a threat to public safety.The Ministry says the sector is regulated by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority under th …
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's cancer care infrastructure depends on reliable electricity supply, which oncology facilities, diagnostic labs, radiotherapy equipment, and refrigeration systems require continuously. Power outages disrupt treatment and spoil temperature-sensitive medicines; EPRA data shows the average customer interruption at 9.42 hours, above the standard needed for critical services.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's cancer care infrastructure depends on reliable electricity supply, which oncology facilities, diagnostic labs, radiotherapy equipment, and refrigeration systems require continuously. Power outages disrupt treatment and spoil temperature-sensitive medicines; EPRA data shows the average customer interruption at 9.42 hours, above the standard needed for critical services.
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that a special police squad is deliberately targeting small-scale liquefied petroleum gas traders through raids. Gachagua claimed the unit conducted raids between June and October 2025 in multiple counties and confiscated over 200,000 gas cylinders, but the CS told him to use proper channels to voice sector concerns.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat of overseeing an ungazetted police station in Hurlingham, Nairobi, that allegedly harasses small-scale gas traders. He claimed the unit confiscated over 200,000 gas cylinders between June and October 2025 across four counties without proper documentation or court proceedings.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government's enforcement operations against illegal liquefied petroleum gas trade, rejecting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's accusations that small-scale traders are being subjected to arbitrary arrests and seizures. Gachagua alleged that more than 200,000 cylinders were seized between June and October 2025 and claimed some were diverted to private businesses linked to politicians, though these claims have not been independently established.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua about an illegal LPG crackdown, saying the government and EPRA are enforcing regulations on illegal refilling and trading of LPG cylinders in the interest of public safety, and accused Gachagua of politicising the matter.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged that the Government is using security agencies to harass and drive small-scale liquefied petroleum gas traders out of business, claiming more than 200,000 gas cylinders were seized from traders in four counties between June and October last year without proper procedure.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged at a press briefing that gas cylinders distributed to residents during the Ol Kalou by-election were among more than 200,000 cylinders seized from small-scale LPG traders in four counties between June and October 2025. He claimed the seizures were carried out by a police unit and accused officers of operating outside established procedures.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims the government seized more than 200,000 LPG gas cylinders from small-scale traders between June and October 2025 across four counties, alleging some were diverted to private businesses and distributed during the Ol Kalou by-election.
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi warned politicians against attacking public officers enforcing liquefied petroleum gas regulations, saying the Government would not be intimidated by political pressure or cartels seeking to derail the crackdown on illegal LPG operations.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has increased the maximum retail margins for oil marketing companies by Sh7 per litre, a move expected to lead to higher petrol and diesel prices at the pump.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased the margins allowed for oil companies by Sh7, resulting in higher petrol and diesel prices at the pump.
Senators are pressing for the conclusion of an investigation into former energy sector chiefs, including ex-Petroleum PS Liban Mohamed, ex-KPC MD Joe Sang, and ex-EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo.
Former Petroleum PS Liban Mohamed, former KPC MD Joe Sang and former EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo are still facing legal scrutiny and have not been exonerated in ongoing investigations related to their tenures in the energy sector.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority reduced diesel prices by Ksh.5 per litre to Ksh.217.86 in its latest monthly review, while Super Petrol and Kerosene prices remain unchanged at Ksh.214.03 and Ksh.191.38 per litre respectively. The new prices took effect from midnight, with EPRA citing additional government fuel stabilization support of Ksh.938 million for maintaining petrol and kerosene prices.
Kenya is stepping up efforts to modernise its electricity system and increase the integration of renewable energy into the national grid, with the State Department for Energy and Huawei Kenya convening the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 to discuss the country's energy sector future. Smart grids, advanced grid management systems, improved forecasting, digitalisation, demand-side flexibility, power electronics and energy storage were identified as key technologies to strengthen grid stability and integrate more renewable energy.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced a Sh5 reduction in diesel prices while keeping super petrol and kerosene prices unchanged, supported by Sh938 million in government stabilisation measures. The move aims to ease inflation, which stood at 6.5 per cent in July.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced the death of Silas Cheboi, its Assistant Director for Surveillance and Enforcement. Cheboi will be buried on August 15, 2026, at his home in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County.
Kenya could require about 1,000 megawatts of battery energy storage to manage rising electricity demand and accommodate more renewable energy, according to stakeholders at the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026. Peak electricity demand has reached 2,549 MW and is expected to rise to between 2,600 and 2,650 MW by year-end.
More than 250 exhibitors from 27 countries are meeting in Nairobi from Wednesday through Friday for the 11th Solarexpo Kenya and 13th Power & Energy Kenya exhibitions at the Carnivore Grounds. The trade fairs will showcase solar, power generation and energy technologies as Kenya's solar sector grows, with solar currently contributing 540.9 megawatts or about 14.7 per cent of the country's installed electricity capacity.
President William Ruto has appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing Adan Haji Ali, who moves to chair the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority. The gazette also announced several other board appointments across energy, communications, irrigation, and other regulatory authorities.
Kenyan senators have challenged Environment CS Deborah Barasa over weak enforcement of environmental laws, arguing that despite Kenya's comprehensive pollution control legal framework, continued industrial emissions, toxic waste dumping, and water contamination indicate serious implementation gaps. The lawmakers directed much criticism at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), questioning its effectiveness in enforcing environmental standards.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has retained fuel prices in its review for the month beginning July 15, 2026, with petrol at Ksh.214.03, diesel at Ksh.222.86, and kerosene at Ksh.191.38 in Nairobi. EPRA attributed the stable prices to government intervention aimed at protecting consumers from global price shocks.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced that maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged from July 15 to August 14, 2026. The government extended an 8 per cent VAT relief on petroleum products for three months and used Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to stabilize prices amid global oil market volatility.
EPRA announced that prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged for the next one month, with the next review scheduled for August 14, 2026. The regulator said volatility in global oil markets has been offset by intervention that has cushioned Kenyans from paying higher prices.
Kenya's High Court has consolidated two constitutional petitions challenging the legality and transparency of the country's fuel pricing framework, with the Law Society of Kenya's petition designated as the lead case. The petitioners allege inadequate transparency and accountability in fuel price determination and management of the Petroleum Development Levy Fund, while EPRA has defended the existing pricing system as lawful and regular in its disclosures.
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi said a newly signed US-Iran peace agreement could ease Middle East tensions, potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz maritime route through which Kenya imports fuel, lower global oil prices, and reduce pump prices in Kenya from next month.
The Motorists Association of Kenya has condemned the June/July 2026 fuel review, describing the Sh0.22 per litre reduction in petrol prices as "insulting" and arguing that Kenya's fuel pricing system is no longer guided by a transparent formula but by political interests and negotiations. The association claims the government's promised Sh10 diesel reduction following transport sector strike threats demonstrates that fuel pricing has become politically manipulated rather than based on objective market realities.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced the price of diesel by Sh10 in the latest fuel pricing cycle, following a directive from President William Ruto, despite a slight 0.21 per cent increase in the landed cost of diesel products. Petrol and kerosene prices remain unchanged.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called the government's Sh10 per litre diesel price reduction inadequate, arguing that meaningful relief requires deep cuts to fuel taxes and levies to bring pump prices to about Sh170 per litre. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the cut after the government withdrew approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 per litre reduction in diesel prices, lowering the Nairobi pump price to Sh222.86, supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy. Ruto attributed the intervention to protecting consumers and businesses from global geopolitical pressures that have driven up international crude oil prices.