Topic: Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority
EPRA directs all flooded retail filling stations to temporarily close for safety
May 01, 2024 at 06:10 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has directed the temporary closure of all petrol stations impacted by recent heavy rains and flooding....
Diplomatic disquiet as Uganda dithers to withdraw oil import case against Kenya
Apr 26, 2024 at 09:33 AM
Uganda's decision to withhold the withdrawal of its case against Kenya continues to cast shadows over the diplomatic truce struck between the two East African nations....
Kenyans to benefit as fuel prices see significant drop for April-May period
Apr 15, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Kenya is set to witness a notable drop in petroleum prices over the upcoming month, offering relief to consumers amid economic concerns....
Cooking gas safety under scrutiny as EPRA reveals compliance concerns
Apr 12, 2024 at 01:37 PM
A recent audit by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revealed a concerning safety lapse within the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector....
KPLC struggles with high electricity losses despite increased allowances
Apr 09, 2024 at 04:48 PM
Kenya Power, the country's main electricity distributor, is facing challenges in controlling electricity losses, exceeding the allowable limit set by the Energy and Petroleum Regul...
Kenya sees surge in electric vehicles as decarbonization efforts gain traction
Apr 09, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Kenya’s ambitious drive towards decarbonizing its transportation sector has gained significant momentum, with a notable surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across th...
Hope for lower power bills as State moves to break Kenya Power monopoly
Apr 02, 2024 at 09:34 AM
The Kenyan energy sector is poised for a significant shakeup as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) proposes to allow private firms entering the electricity distri...
Kenya to grant license to Ugandan oil company, ending months-long dispute
Mar 28, 2024 at 09:38 PM
Months of tension between Kenya and Uganda over fuel import rights are finally coming to an end....
EPRA unveils new incident reporting regulations for electricity industry
Mar 19, 2024 at 12:52 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing safety and accountability in the electricity sector with the unveiling of the En...
Relief at the pump for Kenyans as petrol price drops by Sh7 in EPRA latest review
Mar 14, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Kenyans are breathing a sigh of relief after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a drastic reduction in the prices of super petrol, diesel and kerosene....
New EPRA regulations open doors for private investors in electricity distribution
Mar 07, 2024 at 02:19 PM
Private investors are set to play a vital role in Kenya's electricity sector, as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) unveils new regulations paving the way for the...
EPRA suspends 49 licenses in intensified crackdown on perilious LPG operations
Feb 29, 2024 at 08:52 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has taken a firm stance against unsafe Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) operations by suspending the licenses of 49 companies acro...
EPRA unveils electricity tariff framework
Feb 22, 2024 at 01:42 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shed light on the intricacies of the electricity tariff framework in Kenya....
Kenyans in for a squeeze as fuel levy tripling erases recent price drop relief
Feb 21, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Kenyans, already reeling from the skyrocketing cost of living, face a fresh blow as the government triples the Petroleum Regulatory Levy, effectively erasing recent fuel price redu...
Kenyans relieved as EPRA announces 9.3 per cent dip in electricity bills this month
Feb 08, 2024 at 03:38 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a welcome reprieve for Kenyan consumers in February, slashing electricity prices by an average of 9.3 per cent....
Embakasi tragedy: EPRA responds to public outrage after LPG plant explosion
Feb 02, 2024 at 05:54 PM
Following the tragic fire incident that claimed three lives and left scores of others injured, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has finally issued a statement a...
EPRA becomes local issuer of I-REC(E) for Kenyan renewable energy companies
Jan 23, 2024 at 03:52 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Authority (EPRA) has been designated by the International Tracking Standard Foundation (I-Track) as the local issuer of the I-REC(E) to Kenyan renewable en...
Small businesses to feel powerful pain as EPRA revises electricity tariffs upwards
Jan 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Kenyan small businesses are reeling under the shock of a sudden 11.6 per cent increase in their electricity bills, effective January 2024....
Slight reprieve for Kenyans as fuel prices reduce by Sh5 in latest review by EPRA
Jan 14, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Kenyans can now relax after holding their breath following the announcement by the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of reduced maximum retail prices for petroleum pro...
EPRA cracks down on 18 stations closed for selling substandard fuel across Kenya
Jan 08, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Eighteen petrol stations across various regions in Kenya have faced closure following an investigation by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) into allegations of s...
