1.0.Corporate Governance Statement
The Authority’s governance framework is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and sustainable performance. Through the collaborative efforts between the Board, Chairperson, Director General, and Authority Secretary, the Authority upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct and corporate citizenship, ensuring regulatory excellence, stakeholder trust, and sustainable growth in Kenya’s energy and petroleum sector.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (the Authority) upholds the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring integrity, accountability, and transparency in its operations.
1.1.Role of the Board of Directors
The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors (the Board) which is committed to strategic, ethical leadership and responsible decision-making for sustainable corporate success.
The Board adheres to strict governance principles, including: -
The Board oversees the Authority’s activities, providing strategic direction, exercising control, and ensuring accountability. Composed of diverse, independent, and skilled members, the Board focuses on balanced and sustainable organizational performance. The Board is dedicated to the Authority’s long-term success and exercises its fiduciary duties with diligence.
1.2.Role of the Chairperson
The Chairperson leads the Board, ensuring effective governance through: -
The Chairperson ensures the Board: -
1.3.Role of the Director General
The Director General, is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Authority. The Board appoints the Director General through a transparent and competitive process, subject to approval by the Cabinet Secretary.
The Director General:
1.4.Role of the Authority Secretary
The Authority Secretary supports the Board, ensuring compliance with good governance practices and standards. The responsibilities include: -
Download below the Authority's Board Charter