In an event to mark the 2024/25 financial year, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has presented a robust report from the various players in the petroleum and energy sector, underscoring Kenya's continued growth in renewable energy and infrastructure development.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the performance of the electricity, petroleum, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and renewable energy subsectors, offering critical insights into trends and developments shaping Kenya's energy landscape.
EPRA Director General (DG) Daniel Kiptoo reiterated the need for sustainable energy practices, stating, "Kenya is on track to becoming a leader in renewable energy, and we must continue investing in cleaner and more efficient energy sources." Kiptoo added that the energy and petroleum sector in Kenya keeps evolving, adding: "As of December 2024, the country has seen encouraging shifts such as a 7.12 percent growth in local petroleum demand, a commencement of power transmission through the Isinya-Arusha-Singida 400kV line, and a 480.65 percent increase in electricity consumption under the electric mobility tariff," highlighted the DG.
Meanwhile, the report as revealed by the Director of Economic Regulations and Strategy, Dr.
