President William Ruto named Adan Haji Ali as the new chairman of Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The Kenya Gazette published the appointment on June 16 under powers from the Energy Act of 2019. Ali will lead the board for three years starting immediately after his selection. He takes over corporate governance duties and strategy oversight for the energy regulator. The former Mandera South MP will guide policy direction to help EPRA meet its legal requirements.
Ali replaces George Wanga who lost his position through official revocation notice number 7850. Wanga served as chairman since January 17 when Ruto first appointed him to the role. The outgoing chairman married Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga. Ali previously chaired the trade and cooperatives committee during his time as member of parliament. His background covers business regulation and government oversight experience.
EPRA regulates Kenya's energy and petroleum sectors under laws passed during 2019. The authority oversees electricity generation and fuel imports across the country. Officials set tariffs for power and gasoline that affect consumer prices. EPRA protects buyers and investors through fair trade monitoring systems. The regulator also enforces safety standards and promotes efficient energy equipment imports.
Ali replaces George Wanga who lost his position through official revocation notice number 7850. Wanga served as chairman since January 17 when Ruto first appointed him to the role. The outgoing chairman married Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga. Ali previously chaired the trade and cooperatives committee during his time as member of parliament. His background covers business regulation and government oversight experience.
EPRA regulates Kenya's energy and petroleum sectors under laws passed during 2019. The authority oversees electricity generation and fuel imports across the country. Officials set tariffs for power and gasoline that affect consumer prices. EPRA protects buyers and investors through fair trade monitoring systems. The regulator also enforces safety standards and promotes efficient energy equipment imports.
