The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has rolled out a new digital system enabling Kenyan customers to identify firms that operate without requisite documents.
EPRA, on Tuesday, announced that it had introduced a Quick Response (QR) code to simplify the verification process of licenses issued to companies dealing with petroleum products.
To verify the authenticity of licenses and permit particulars, Kenyans were advised to carefully scan the QR code displayed on a company's license using their mobile phones.
Once the code is scanned, it will display information about the company including its registered name, license number, application date, expiry date, renewal date, company address, and license type. A man fueling a car at a petrol station Photo New Vision According to EPRA, any company found operating with forged, expired, or without a valid license contravenes the Petroleum Act of 2019 and risks a heavy fine or jail term.
