The government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to scale up access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) across the country, targeting low-income households and public institutions as part of its clean energy transition agenda.
Speaking during the commissioning of the LPG for Public Institutions of Learning Project at Isiolo Girls High School, National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi lauded the LPG Growth Strategy as a bold step towards realizing carbon neutrality by 2030. The school is one of 20 pilot institutions selected nationwide to pioneer the use of LPG as a clean and sustainable cooking fuel.
“Our resolve to transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources is irreversible, and the goal is to be carbon free by 2030,” said Wandayi.
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum highlighted that the strategy is anchored on five core pillars. These include developing bulk LPG import, storage, and handling infrastructure; expanding affordability to households; integrating LPG reticulation within affordable housing projects; reviewing the policy and regulatory framework; and implementing innovative LPG initiatives such as autogas.
To ensure safety and standardization, the Ministry, in collaboration with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), has introduced the Kenya Standards 3014:2025 to guide the installation of LPG systems in educational institutions. The CS noted this move prioritizes the safety and well-being of students and staff as institutions transition to LPG.
As part of regulatory reforms, the government has reviewed Legal Notice No.100 of 2019 to facilitate the development of the Petroleum (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Regulations 2025. This aims to establish a robust legal framework for the safe and efficient use of LPG nationwide.
Additionally, the CS announced the zero-rating of LPG and locally manufactured cylinders and tanks to further incentivize usage and make clean energy more accessible.
The event was attended by key government officials including Dr. Mohamed Liban, Principal Secretary for Petroleum; Eng. Joseph Otieno, Commissioner for Petroleum; and Eng. Edward Kinyua, Director of Petroleum at EPRA, underscoring the government’s commitment to cleaner, affordable energy solutions for all Kenyans.
