The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Monday invited the public to submit their views on public participation workshops aimed at discussing key regulations drafted by the authority to govern the energy sector.
Among the new regulations is the proposed Energy (Electricity Incident and Accident Reporting) Regulations, 2024, which will impose strict penalties for non-compliance in reporting accidents that occur during electricity installations.
According to the regulations, individuals licensed by the authority who fail to report incidents or accidents occurring at their workplaces within the required 48-hour timeframe will incur a daily fine of Ksh5,000 for up to 30 days, while a complete failure to report will result in a penalty of Ksh100,000 for each unreported case.
Furthermore, companies that falsify reports or fail to keep accurate records of accident incidents at their premises will also face fines of Ksh100,000.
