Kenyans who manufacture, import or distribute specific energy appliances without the requisite approval from the government now risk a fine of up to Ksh1 million.
This is after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Friday, May 30, gazetted new regulations which demand mandatory registration to manufacture, import or distribute computers and refrigerators.
The new law also demands the registration of those who want to produce, import or sell general service lamps, computer monitors, three-phase induction motors and non-ducted air conditioners.
According to the regulation, a person who intends to manufacture or import any of the appliances listed above must submit a sample of the appliance model to an accredited laboratory for testing.
