The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has appointed Dr. Joseph Oketch as acting Director-General following the resignation of former DG Daniel Kiptoo, who stepped down amid a growing scandal over substandard oil. Kiptoo’s exit comes as scrutiny intensifies over the quality of fuel in the market, raising concerns about regulatory oversight and consumer safety.
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has raised an alarm over serious public health risks linked to the fuel marking process. In a formal notice dated March 31, 2026, the consumer lobby accused the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority of ignoring potential contamination of fuel with harmful chemical compounds. COFEK said that motorists and the general
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has flagged five fuel stations across the country for selling adulterated or petroleum products bound for export in the local market following a nationwide inspection, which was carried out between January and March 2026. In a public notice issued by the regulator on March 31, 2026, EPRA said
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