Mandate
The mandate of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is anchored in Executive Order No. 2 of November 2023, which outlines the following functions and responsibilities.
Mandate of the Ministry
As defined by Executive Order No. 2 of November 2023
National Energy Policy Development and Management
Formulating and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive energy policies for national development.
Thermal Power Development
Planning and coordination of thermal power generation projects to meet national electricity demand.
Rural Electrification Programme
Expanding electricity access to rural and underserved communities across all 47 counties.
Energy Regulation, Security and Conservation
Ensuring reliable energy supply, regulatory compliance, and promotion of conservation practices.
Hydropower Development
Promoting and overseeing sustainable hydropower generation projects across Kenya's water resources.
Geothermal Exploration and Development
Leading geothermal resource assessment and power plant development in the Rift Valley.
Promotion of Renewable Energy
Accelerating adoption of solar, wind, biomass, and other renewable energy sources nationwide.
Petroleum Policy
Formulating policies for the sustainable development of Kenya's petroleum sector.
Strategic Petroleum Stock Management
Maintaining strategic reserves to ensure energy security and supply stability.
Management of Upstream Petroleum Products Marketing
Overseeing the marketing and distribution of upstream petroleum products.
Oil and Gas Exploration Policy Development
Creating frameworks for responsible oil and gas exploration activities.
Oil/Gas Sector Capacity Development
Building local expertise and institutional capacity in the oil and gas sector.
Petroleum Products Import/Export Marketing Policy Management
Regulating international trade of petroleum products to ensure market stability.
Licensing of Petroleum Marketing and Handling
Issuing and regulating licenses for petroleum marketing and handling entities.
Quality Control of Petroleum Products
Ensuring petroleum products meet established quality standards for consumer safety.
Mandate by Department
How our mandate is distributed across the two State Departments
State Department for Energy
- National Energy Policy Development and Management
- Thermal Power Development
- Rural Electrification Programme
- Energy Regulation, Security and Conservation
- Hydropower Development
- Geothermal Exploration and Development
- Promotion of Renewable Energy
State Department for Petroleum
- Petroleum Policy
- Strategic Petroleum Stock Management
- Management of Upstream Petroleum Products Marketing
- Oil and Gas Exploration Policy Development
- Oil/Gas Sector Capacity Development
- Petroleum Products Import/Export Marketing Policy Management
- Licensing of Petroleum Marketing and Handling
- Quality Control of Petroleum Products
Committed to Delivering Our Mandate
We are dedicated to fulfilling these responsibilities for the benefit of all Kenyans.
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