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The Kenyan government has introduced a hard-hitting directive targeting common energy appliances — and the penalties are steep.
Starting immediately, Kenyans who manufacture, import, or sell certain electronics without official government approval could face fines as high as Ksh1 million.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) dropped the surprise announcement on Friday, May 30, sending shockwaves through Kenya’s electronics industry. Under the new regulations, computers and refrigerators now require strict registration before they hit the market.
But that’s just the beginning.
Other widely used items — including computer monitors, non-ducted air conditioners, three-phase induction motors, and everyday light bulbs — are also on the list. Any individual or business dealing with these products must submit samples for testing at government-approved laboratories before registration is granted.
“If your appliance doesn’t meet minimum energy standards, you’ll walk away with nothing but a failed test report,” EPRA warned.
The registration process must be done either in person or online, and includes proof of fee payment. EPRA says it will approve or deny applications within 30 days — but the real heat comes after.
Once registered, manufacturers and importers will be legally required to report every single appliance they produce or bring into Kenya — every year. Failing to do so could result in a Ksh1 million penalty, while selling unregistered products will earn a Ksh10,000 fine per violation.
And it gets worse.
Should anyone be caught intentionally submitting false data, they could also be slammed with a minimum Ksh1 million fine, according to the authority.
In an even more dramatic twist, EPRA now has the power to suspend or revoke registration certificates, giving violators just 30 days’ notice to defend themselves.
This sweeping enforcement is part of Kenya’s aggressive push to regulate energy efficiency and clamp down on unauthorized electronics. Industry players are now racing to comply — or risk massive financial consequences.
