Government Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal LPG Trade as New Regulations Take Effect
By Bruno Aero Family Media staff Writer The CS Cabinet Secretary Hon Opiyo Wandayi Speaking during the Press briefing NAIROBI, Kenya — The government has announced an intensified crackdown on illegal activities within the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector, warning traders involved in illicit refilling and unsafe practices that enforcement operations will continue until full compliance with the law is achieved. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said the measures are part of efforts to implement the LPG National Growth Strategy approved by the Cabinet in October 2023, which seeks to accelerate the transition from biomass fuels to cleaner cooking energy through increased adoption of LPG. A key focus of the strategy is strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks to eliminate illegal LPG refilling, curb illicit trade, and protect consumers from safety risks associated with unregulated operations. The LPG sector is regulated by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Aut...
