EPRA Reveals Plan for Cheaper Electricity
On average, Kenyan households pay a total cost of around Ksh20 to Ksh30 per kWh which fluctuates based on consumption...
✨ Key Highlights
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is urging greater regional collaboration among African nations to reduce electricity costs and bolster energy security.
- Key Goal: Lower electricity costs and improve energy security through cross-border partnerships.
- Key Player: Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), represented by Acting Director General Joseph Oketch.
- Context: This call to action was made at the 7th Annual EPRA Research and Innovation Conference 2026 in Nairobi on April 21, 2026, highlighting the need for integrated and resilient energy systems.
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