The newly appointed Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Ali Haji Adan, has been named the Chair of the Annual General Assembly of the Energy Regulators Association of East Africa (EREA), as Kenya hosts the 17th Annual General Assembly of the Energy Regulators Association of East Africa.
The conference brings together energy stakeholders from across the East African Community (EAC) to discuss how harmonised regulation and strategic partnerships can unlock growth across electricity, petroleum and renewable energy value chains.
“It is a privilege for Kenya to take up the Chairmanship of the EREA General Assembly at such a pivotal time for the energy sector in the region,” said Hon Adan, EPRA Chairperson. “This is both a recognition of the progress we have made in regulatory reform and a call to action to strengthen our cooperation in supporting sustainable energy access for all.”
Held under the theme “Promoting the EAC Energy Union through enhancing efficient energy regulation and Just Energy Transition,” the conference reflects the region’s shared commitment to building robust, integrated and future-ready energy systems.
Mr Daniel Kiptoo, Director General at EPRA, added that: “The conference and the Chair title at the Association provides an opportunity to plan for harmonised regulations that attract cross-border investment and fast-track large-scale infrastructure projects, which improves the overall growth of the sector.”
Kenya has made substantial progress in strengthening its energy regulatory environment across both the electricity and petroleum sectors. With more than 80% of electricity generation sourced from renewables, and major infrastructure investments in transmission, petroleum and off-grid solutions, Kenya is a model for integrated, pro-investment regulatory reform.
Kenya is a beneficiary of 200 MW of clean energy from Ethiopia, raising electricity imports to 751.95 GWh or 10.41 percent of total consumption in 2024, up from 6.16 percent or 419.13 GWh reported in 2023. The country has energy exchange contracts with Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) and Tanzania Electricity Supply Company Limited (TANESCO). Another achievement preceding the Mombasa conference, is the activation of the 510km Kenya-Tanzania 400kV transmission line that runs from Isinya in Kajiado County to Tanzania’s Singida through Arusha.
DG Kiptoo added that Kenya is actively involved in championing national progress for regional economies through the importation of petroleum products, whereby 4.8 million litres of fuel were imported in 2024 for local consumption and export to Uganda, South Sudan, DRC, Rwanda and Burundi.
