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Welcome to the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum was established through Executive Order No. 1 of 2025 with the mandate of formulating and implementing policies that promote sustainable, affordable and reliable energy and petroleum services in Kenya.
The Ministry oversees the development of renewable energy resources, petroleum exploration and distribution, energy efficiency, and rural electrification programmes aimed at supporting economic growth, industrialization and improved livelihoods.
Through innovation, strategic partnerships and responsible resource management, the Ministry is committed to enhancing energy security, expanding access to clean energy, and positioning Kenya as a regional leader in sustainable energy development.
- Development of renewable energy resources and grid expansion
- Petroleum exploration, refining and distribution
- Rural electrification and energy-efficiency programmes
2025
Established under Executive Order No. 1
State Departments
Two State Departments deliver the Ministry's mandate under Executive Order No. 1 of January 2025.
Energy
State Department for Energy
The State Department for Energy is responsible for developing and managing national energy policy, overseeing power generation and rural electrification, regulating and conserving energy, and promoting hydro-power, geothermal, and renewable energy development..
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Petroleum
State Department for Petroleum
The State Department for Petroleum oversees petroleum policy, exploration, distribution, regulation, conservation, and sustainable resource development to enhance Kenya’s energy security, promote economic growth, support industrial development, and ensure petroleum services nationwide..
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