Published: May 19, 2026 | EPRA Press Release
Kenya is moving forward with biofuel blending regulations to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported fuel.
The Energy (Biofuels) Regulations, 2025, will support the phased rollout of locally produced biofuel blends across the country’s fuel supply chain.
On May 19, 2026, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) convened a high-level stakeholder consultation in Nairobi. The meeting brought together regulators, oil marketing companies, ethanol producers, manufacturers, and logistics entities to discuss sector preparedness and implementation priorities.
The regulations, gazetted in December 2025, establish a framework for blending local biofuels with petroleum through phased E5 and E10 introductions. E5 contains 5 percent bioethanol, while E10 contains 10 percent bioethanol.
The regulations cover biofuel production, licensing, blending, transportation, storage, distribution, and sales.
Bioethanol is produced from feedstocks such as sugarcane molasses, cassava, maize, and sorghum through fermentation and distillation. Biodiesel is produced from vegetable oils, waste cooking oil, and other organic materials. Both can be further processed to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Dr. Eng. Joseph Oketch, Acting Director General of EPRA, said the regulations provide Kenya with an opportunity to strengthen energy security while building new local industries around agriculture, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
He added that scaling domestic bioethanol production and structured blending will gradually reduce exposure to external fuel shocks while creating opportunities for farmers, investors, and manufacturers.
Countries such as Brazil, India, the United States, Thailand, and South Africa have already expanded biofuel blending. Kenya aims to use local feedstocks to support a similar shift.
