The groundbreaking changes were unveiled today during the second stakeholder sensitization forum held at the Hilton Building in Nairobi. The event brought together oil, gas, and transport stakeholders from Nairobi and the Eastern region.
Robert Kibiwott, the Deputy Director for Upstream Petroleum, officially opened the session. He represented EPRA Director General Edward Kinyua, emphasizing the government's commitment to modernization.
The newly proposed system marks the end of slow, traditional paperwork for energy players. Importers, exporters, licensees, and transporters must now adapt to swift digital clearance processes.
Key features of the digital migration include electronic document submission and online journey plans. Furthermore, it introduces integrated licence verification to curb illegal operations and enhance compliance.
According to EPRA, Phase One of this digital system will strictly focus on Petroleum and LPG consignments. This targeted approach ensures that the highest-demand cooking gas and fuel sectors transition smoothly first.
The regulatory bodies expressed deep gratitude for the feedback and recommendations received during the Nairobi forum. This collaborative data will directly shape the final implementation of the system.
This digital upgrade is expected to reduce port and border delays significantly. By eliminating manual verification, fuel and gas supply chains across Kenya will become faster and cheaper.
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