Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has assured Kenyans of their commitment to provide not only efficient and sustainable energy, but also making it accessible to all.
EPRA's Director General (DG), Daniel Kiptoo said the country has benefited tremendously from the Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) through the implementation of several key reforms which include enacting the Energy Act, 2019, which has enhanced EPRA's regulatory governance, and developing various regulatory tools to improve electricity access.
Others are the implementation of an effective and simplified licensing process and the publication of regulatory decisions and electricity statistics, enhancing consumer protection frameworks to ensure equitable service delivery and fair electricity pricing for all citizens.
The DG who was speaking during a Validation Workshop for Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) by EPRA and The African Development Bank (AfDB) at a Nairobi hotel disclosed EPRA has participated in the past five cycles, through which it has significantly improved its regulatory outcomes in ERI. "Our geothermal energy production, centered in the Rift Valley, has positioned Kenya as a global leader in renewable energy," he said.
