This archive report was first published on 4 May 2021.
NAIROBI, KENYA: The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its oversight role in the energy sector with the introduction of new draft regulations.
The draft regulations, which were published on May 4, 2021, aim to compel power suppliers to submit regular performance reports to the Authority, detailing the reliability and quality of supply, as well as the quality of service provided.
According to the draft, power suppliers will be required to submit monthly reports by the 14th day of the succeeding month, while yearly reports must be submitted within 120 days of the end of the licensee's financial year.
EPRA has also outlined instances when power supply to a consumer may be discontinued, including cases where the consumer fails to pay charges for consumption of electrical energy or instalments relating to deferred connection costs.
Additionally, the draft regulations state that power suppliers who fail to address a complaint to the satisfaction of the consumer may be penalized, and that a delay in reporting accidents within 48 hours will attract a penalty of Sh10,000 per day for the first 10 days.
EPRA has invited the public to share their views on the draft regulations, with a deadline of May 14, 2021.
“The draft will assist in enhancing the reliability, quality of supply and quantity of service in the electric power sub-sector, we invite stakeholders and the public to submit views,” said Daniel Kiptoo, acting Director-General EPRA.
