Mandate

The State Department is in charged with the mandate to develop and implement policies that create an enabling environment for efficient operation and growth of Kenya’s energy sector. The Ministry sets strategic directions to facilitate the growth of the sector while providing long term vision for all sector players.

Core Functions of the State Department for Energy

The core functions of the Ministry are derived from the President’s Executive Order No.1 of 2018 (Revised June, 2018). The functions are:

1. National Energy Policy Development and Management
2. Thermal Power Develpment
3. Rural Electrification Programme
4. Energy Regulation, Security and Conservation
5. Hydropower Development
6. Geothermal Exploration and Development
7. Promotion of Renewable Energy