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Energy Act, 2019.

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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