Kenya’s energy sector story in 2026 is one of growth, transition and ambition. From the wind farms of Turkana to the geothermal wells of Olkaria, from LPG in our kitchens to fuel at the pump, one institution sits at the centre of it all: the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra).
While headlines often focus on tariffs, fuel prices and blackouts, the real driver of progress is less visible - a strong legal and regulatory framework backed by consistent regulatory practice. Good regulation is the difference between a sector that functions efficiently and one plagued by uncertainty.
The Energy Act, 2019 and the Petroleum Act, 2019 gave Epra a clear mandate to regulate, licence and protect consumers without operating energy companies. This separation of policy, regulation and operations has created confidence among investors in independent power producers, public-private partnerships and LPG infrastructure.
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