Posted on :Wednesday , 26th March 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has proposed three extensive draft laws to improve consumer protection, safety, and dependability in Kenya's energy industry.

The plans, which are now out for public comment, are intended to address significant aspects of energy management, such as incident reporting, service quality, and licensing procedures.

According to EPRA Director in Charge of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Eng. Joseph Okech, one of the three regulations aimed at reducing the risks connected with electrical accidents is Electricity Incident and Accident Reporting.

As the government works to expand power connectivity throughout the nation, Eng. Okech said, EPRA has put out a systematic framework for the prompt reporting and handling of electrical mishaps in order to guarantee safety.  

Kenyans and organizations are required by the regulations to report any electrical problems or accidents within 48 hours, Eng. Joseph, added.

He stated that impacted people or organizations must carry out initial inquiries to determine the accident's cause and provide EPRA with a thorough report. In order to make the reporting procedure easier for organizations and the general public, EPRA intends to create and maintain an online system.

A 24-hour incident hotline will also be set up to guarantee prompt reporting and action.

According to Eng. Okech, public engagement is also being conducted in rules pertaining to power reliability, quality of supply, and service, with the goal of raising the bar for energy supply and service.

The laws implement efforts to guarantee continuous and dependable electricity transmission throughout the nation. The regulations set requirements for dependability, supply quality, and service quality, and they hold responsible organizations accountable for upholding them, Eng. Okech affirmed.

Eng. Joseph Okech stated, the third regulation on Electric Power Undertaking Licensing aims to enforce compliance and expedite the licensing procedure.

In addition, he said that any persons or organizations involved in the export, import, generation, transmission, distribution, or retail supply of electrical energy are subject to the regulations and are required to acquire the necessary permits from EPRA.

To guarantee that thorough and efficient safety standards are applied, Eng. Okech asked the public and interested parties to examine the draft regulations, which are accessible on EPRA's official website, and provide feedback.