Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority

Built World

Approved a 25-year PPA for Olkaria I

KenGen has finished rebuilding all three units at Olkaria I, Africa's oldest geothermal plant, lifting output to 63 megawatts from 45. Managing director Peter Njenga says the station is running reliability tests and should be formally commissioned before the end of 2026.

Updated Nov 3

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Primary regulator of Kenya's energy sector

Kenya imports every drop of refined fuel it consumes. On the 15th of each month, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority sets maximum pump prices based on landed import costs and exchange rates to prevent price gouging while letting suppliers recover costs. In February 2026, that formula delivered a 2.3% cut in petrol prices, dropping a liter in Nairobi to 178.28 shillings (about $1.38).

Updated May 29