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COUNTY PARTNERS WITH EPRA FOR ENERGY AND PETROLEUM COMPLIANCE TRAINING

To enhance and bolster energy and petroleum compliance in the region, Chief Officer of Administration and Devolved Units Mr. Ambrose Tarus chaired a training session in collaboration with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) at Homecraft.

Mr. Tarus expressed his appreciation to EPRA for organizing the training for officers drawn from the departments of Inspectorate, Licensing, Trade, and Fire.

He emphasized the critical role of navigating the rapidly evolving energy sector therefore the need to make the officers more knowledgeable and better prepared to address future challenges.

“We must stay informed about the developments in green and renewable energy,” he noted.

The training covered aspects of the energy and petroleum sectors, including effective compliance enforcement by inspectorate officers. Tarus highlighted that these sessions offer valuable insights into the regulator’s expectations, which will enhance the officers’ ability to serve the public more effectively.

“From this meeting, we gain a clearer understanding of the regulator’s needs and expectations,” he said.

This training is timely, as it will equip officers with the knowledge to communicate essential information to the public, particularly regarding safety compliance and petroleum management. Tarus stressed the importance of consumer protection and safety, especially in preventing incidents such as fires caused by petroleum misuse.

Ann Kiprotich, Deputy Director of Public Education and Advocacy at EPRA, and Dickson Karani, Regional Manager for Northrift, both reiterated the significance of the training. “Engagement in these sessions is vital. The knowledge we acquire will empower us to apply what we’ve learned and effectively share it with the public to ensure compliance,” Kiprotich said.

Director Inspectorate Cosmas Kerich and Deputy Director Aurious Menjo also attended the training session.