Kenya Secures Strategic Leadership Role as EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo is Elected Chair of the Regional Power Regulatory Board

(Nairobi, Kenya – December 5, 2025 - Kenya has strengthened its position in regional energy integration following the election of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General, Mr Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, as Chairperson of the Independent Regulatory Board (IRB) of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) for a two-year term. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the region, as East African countries prepare for the operational launch of the EAPP electricity market in early 2026. This launch is set to unlock efficient cross-border power trading, lower energy costs, and improve grid stability across member states.

Speaking after his election during the IRB's 10th meeting in Arusha, Tanzania, Mr. Kiptoo said: "Eastern Africa is on the verge of realising a fully integrated electricity market that delivers reliable, affordable, and sustainable power to our people. This is a model that energy stakeholders in Africa have had in mind for the continent because such regional integrations allow countries to sell electricity to one another at competitive prices. It provides a solution to the cost and access challenges we have faced, and I am excited to take up leadership of our region as we look to launch this market next year."

As Chairperson, Mr. Kiptoo will lead the IRB in its role as the market regulatory authority for the EAPP. Kiptoo's mandate includes ensuring adherence to established market rules and codes of conduct, safeguarding fairness and transparency in cross-border electricity trade, guiding the IRB in monitoring compliance with technical, economic, and legal regulatory frameworks and strengthening collaboration among member states to foster regional energy security and investment confidence.

The election presents new opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity building as Kenya continues to make significant strides in developing its electricity sector, with a strong focus on renewable energy, investment facilitation, and regulatory reforms.

By leading the IRB, Kenya will gain enhanced opportunities to export clean energy to neighbouring countries, optimise domestic energy supply, attract regional investment, and strengthen energy security. The Director General is also currently the Chairman of the Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA), and the Regulatory Energy Transition Accelerator (RETA). He is also Vice Chair of the International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER).

The Chairperson's leadership is expected to be pivotal in, among others, operationalising the EAPP market by early 2026, promoting non-discriminatory access to regional transmission networks and supporting regional infrastructure investments, including standardised Power Purchase Agreements and transmission investment frameworks.

About EPRA

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is established under the Energy Act, 2019 as a single-sector regulatory agency responsible for economic and technical regulation of the electricity, renewable energy, petroleum sub-sectors, and coal. The core mandates of the Authority include tariff setting and review, licensing, enforcement, dispute resolution, approval of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA's) and Network Service Contracts. The Authority is also mandated to oversee the regulation of the upstream petroleum and gas sectors. Read more on: https://www.epra.go.ke/about/ .

About IRB

The IRB was established in 2005 following the signing of the Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding (IGMOU) by Eastern African governments. It is one of six organs of the EAPP, alongside the Council of Ministers (COM).

●     Membership: The IRB and EAPP comprise 13 countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Rwanda, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

●     Headquarters: The IRB Secretariat is located in Kampala, Uganda.

●     Mandate: To provide fair, effective, and independent regulatory services that facilitate the development and efficient operation of the regional electricity market.

●     Vision: To be a world-class regional energy regulator fostering equitable investments and reliable power supply.

●     Strategic Objective: To deliver professional, independent, and gender-empowering regulation adapted to the evolving needs of cross-border electricity trade.

Functions of the IRB

The IRB's functions span technical, economic, and legal regulatory domains:

●     Technical: Regulating grid access, safety standards, and ancillary services.

●     Economic: Approving wheeling tariffs, market rules, and monitoring trade.

●      Legal: Harmonizing national legislation, enforcing compliance, and resolving disputes. Read more about it here: https://irbeapp.org/index.php/about-us/irb-background


 

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