• EPRA has warned that any trader found bypassing these safety protocols; especially those refilling cylinders illegally or operating in residential zones without proper zoning, will have their licenses revoked immediately.

On February 23, 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) issued a public notice to all Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) wholesalers and retailers to comply with the safety requirements as is required by the regulatory body.

This latest directive is not just a suggestion; it is a mandatory enforcement of the Petroleum Act (Cap. 308) and the Petroleum (LPG) Regulations of 2025. As the regulator tightens its grip on the sector, the message to traders is to comply with safety standards or face immediate prosecution.

The New Rules of Engagement

EPRA’s latest notice outlines seven critical guidelines that every gas trader in Kenya must follow to remain operational:

  1. Valid Licensing: Every trader must hold a valid license for the retail or wholesale of LPG in cylinders.
  2. Brand Consent: Traders are strictly prohibited from selling cylinder brands unless they have written consent from the registered brand owner.
  3. Transparency at the Scale: All businesses must possess a calibrated weighing scale and issue a detailed receipt for every cylinder sold, protecting consumers from under-filled units.
  4. Fire Safety: A valid fire certificate is now a prerequisite for any premise handling gas cylinders.
  5. Safe Stacking: To prevent accidental falls and valve damage, stacking is limited to four cylinders high for 6kg units and two cylinders high for 13kg units.
  6. Upright Transport: Cylinders must be transported upright. Two-wheelers are limited to a maximum of six 6kg cylinders or four 13kg cylinders per trip.
  7. Public Awareness: Traders must display at least two symbolic "No Smoking/No Ignition" signs at their point of sale.

A Stark Reminder: The Donholm Tragedy

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While EPRA’s notice is part of a broader regulatory cleanup, the urgency of these measures was underscored by the horrific events in Nairobi just weeks ago. On the morning of February 6, 2026, residents of Donholm estate ,Nairobi ,were awakened  by a series of massive explosions.

A gas depot, reportedly operating in close proximity to a popular eatery and a clinic, went up in flames. The blast was so powerful that cylinders were launched into the air like missiles, shattering windows and damaging vehicles several meters away. Families were forced to flee for their safety  as the inferno threatened to reach a nearby petrol station.

The Bottom Line for Consumers

EPRA has warned that any trader found bypassing these safety protocols; especially those refilling cylinders illegally or operating in residential zones without proper zoning, will have their licenses revoked immediately.

EPRA has further encouraged the public to report any suspicious or unsafe gas activities via their official channels ([email protected]). 

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