Energy Act, 2019. Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act of Parliament to consolidate the laws relating to energy, to provide for National and County Government functions in relation to energy, to provide for the establishment, powers and functions of the energy sector entities; promotion of renewable energy; exploration, recovery and commercial utilization of geothermal energy; regulation of midstream and downstream petroleum and coal activities; regulation, production, supply and use of electricity and other energy forms; and for connected purposes. Subject Energy, Water Keyword Basic legislation Authorization/permit Bioenergy Coal Court/tribunal Hydropower generation Natural gas Nuclear energy Offences/penalties Policy/planning Renewable energy Special fund Energy conservation/energy production Waterworks Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract This Law essentially consolidates the laws relating to all forms renewable and non-renewable energy in Kenya and provides extensively for the promotion of the efficient management of energy within the country. The Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders is empowered by this legislation to develop and publish a national energy policy which shall be reviewed every five years. Annexed to this is the power to develop, publish and review energy plans in respect of coal, renewable energy and electricity. The Cabinet Secretary is also required to publish a report on the implementation of the integrated energy plan. Full text English