The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has appointed Dr. Eng. Joseph Oketch as Director General with immediate effect, following the resignation of Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria.
Prior to his appointment, Dr. Eng. Oketch was the Director in charge of Electricity and Renewable Energy at EPRA and was responsible for overseeing formulation, review and monitoring of regulations, standards and codes for the electrical and renewable energy sub sectors in Kenya.
Dr. Eng. Oketch has over 25 years of experience in the energy sector. Prior to joining EPRA more than ten years ago, he had served in senior positions at the Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC) and the Rural Electrification Authority (REA).
Dr. Eng. Joseph Oketch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in (Electrical Engineering) from the University of Nairobi, a Master of Business Administration (Strategic management) from Kenyatta University, a Post Graduate Diploma (Project Planning and Management) from the University of Nairobi and a Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) in Strategic Management from Kenyatta University.
He is a Member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and is a Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
