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Petroleum (Retail Dispensing Site Construction and Licensing) (no. 2) Regulations, 2025, Legal Notice no. 188 of 2025

Made 2025-11-10 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Energy, Environment
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liability/compensation, policy/planning, institution, governance, business/industry/corporations, equipment, oil, authorization/permit, hazards, inspection, standards
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  1. 2150 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 DETAILS OF INCIDENT/ACCIDENT: Date: Time: Location and geographical spread of incident or accident Scale of environmental damage Gas Quantity (kgs)______________ if any Liquid Volume (m3) _____________ Area impacted (m2)_____________ Own and third party property damage if any Number of Injuries and/or Fatalities if any DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENTS LEADING TO AND THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT: PLEASE ATTACH ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RELEVANT TO THE REPORT WHERE APPROPRIATE SUCH AS A COPY OF THE JOURNEY PLAN AND VEHICLE TRACKING DATA FOR THE PREVIOUS 12 HOURS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT/ACCIDENT OR ANY OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE AUTHORITY MAY REQUIRE. Made on the 10th November, 2025. J. OPIYO WANDAYI, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum. LEGAL NOTICE NO. 188 THE PETROLEUM (RETAIL DISPENSING SITE CONSTRUCTION AND LICENSING) (No. 2) REGULATIONS, 2025 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulation. PART I—PRELIMINARY 1—Citation. 2—Interpretation. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2151 3—Application. PART II—RETAIL DISPENSING CONSTRUCTION PERMITS 4—Construction permit. 5—Application for a construction permit. 6—Form and validity of a construction permit. 7—Determination of application for a construction permit. 8—Obligations of a construction permit holder. 9—Compliance with statutory obligations. PART III—LICENSING OF PETROLEUM RETAIL BUSINESSES 10—Petroleum retail licence. 11—Application for petroleum retail business licence. 12—Form and duration of a petroleum retail business licence. 13—Renewal of a petroleum retail business licence. 14—Amendment of a petroleum retail business licence 15—Obligations of petroleum retail business licensee. 16—Suspension and revocation of a licence. 17—Transfer of a licence. PART IV—MISCELLANEOUS 18—Display of permits and petroleum retail business licence. 19—Reporting of accidents or incidents. 20—Investigation of accidents or incidents. 21—Inspections. 22—Disclosure of interest. 23—Appeals. SCHEDULES

  2. 2152 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 THE PETROLEUM ACT (Cap. 308) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 101 of the Petroleum Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum makes the following Regulations— THE PETROLEUM (RETAIL DISPENSING SITE CONSTRUCTION AND LICENSING) (No. 2) REGULATIONS, 2025 PART I—PRELIMINARY 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Petroleum (Retail Citation. Dispensing Site Construction and Licensing) Regulations, 2025. 2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— Interpretation. “Act” means the Petroleum Act; Cap. 308. “adulterated petroleum” means any mixed refined petroleum products that alter product specifications detailed in the applicable Kenya Standards; “agent” means a person appointed in writing by the Authority to perform any of its functions; “Authority” means the Energy and Petroleum Authority Cap. 314. established under section 9 of the Energy Act; “Cabinet Secretary” means the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for petroleum; Cap. 118. “class” has the meaning assigned to it under the National Construction Authority Act; Cap. 118. “contractor” has the meaning assigned to it under the National Construction Authority Act; “consumer” means any person who is supplied or entitled to be supplied with petroleum; “County Government” has the meaning assigned to it in Article 176 of the Constitution; Cap. 530. “engineer” has the meaning assigned under the Engineers Act; “environment liability policy” means a statement of commitment by a party to the laws, regulations and other policy mechanisms concerning environmental issues; Cap. 496. “Kenya Standard” has the meaning assigned to it under the Standards Act; “licence” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “licensee” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “licensing authority” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “modification” means any change in the facility that alters the existing technical design, storage capacity or impacts on compliance Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2153 with local environmental, health and safety requirements or any change requiring local authority approval; “National Environment Management Authority” means the body established under section 7 of the Environmental Management and Co- Cap. 387. ordination Act; “National Construction Authority” means the body responsible for the accreditation and certification of skilled construction workers and construction site supervisors as established under section 3 of the National Construction Authority Act; “open tendering system” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; Cap. 118. “petroleum business” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “petroleum logistics facility” means any facility that may be used to receive, store, load, offload or transport petroleum in bulk but does not include retail dispensing sites and own consumption installations of capacity less than fifty thousand litres; “retail dispensing site” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Act; “retail licence” means a licence to operate a retail dispensing site; “specification” has the meaning assigned to it in the Standards Act; “third parties” means other petroleum business licensees and their agents carrying out business with a licensee; and “Tribunal” means the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal established under section 25 of the Energy Act. Cap. 314. 3. These Regulations shall apply to the construction of Application. petroleum retail dispensing sites and the licensing of petroleum retail businesses. PART II—RETAIL DISPENSING SITE CONSTRUCTION PERMITS 4. (1) A person shall not undertake construction works or Construction modification of a retail dispensing site except in accordance with the permit. terms and conditions of a valid construction permit issued by the Authority under section 86 of the Act. (2) The Authority may suspend or revoke a construction permit in accordance with section 89 of the Act. (3) A person who undertakes the construction of a retail dispensing site without a valid construction permit issued by the Authority commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalties set out in section 74(3) of the Act. 5. (1) A person who wishes to construct a retail dispensing site Application for a shall apply for a construction permit to the Authority in the Form set construction permit. out in Part I of the First Schedule.

  3. 2154 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 (2) An application under sub-regulation (1) shall, in addition to the information specified under section 86(2) of the Act, be accompanied by— (a) the documents set out in Part II of the First Schedule and proof of payment of the fees set out in the Sixth Schedule; and (b) the environment liability policy in the Form set out in the Seventh Schedule. 6. (1) A construction permit for a retail dispensing site shall be Form and validity in the Form set out in Part III of the First Schedule. of a construction permit. (2) A construction permit shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of issue or until such date of extension as determined by the Authority shall expire. (3) A construction permit holder may make an application for extension of the validity period of a permit by writing to the Authority and detailing the reasons thereof for not completing the construction works in time. (4) The extension of the validity period of a construction permit referred to in sub-regulation (3) shall be to a maximum of twenty-four months. (5) A construction permit holder shall be required to make a fresh application where the construction permit cannot be extended for a longer period as provided for in sub-regulation (4). 7. (1) The Authority shall consider an application under Determination of regulation 5 in accordance with section 86(2) of the Act. application for a construction (2) Where the application is complete and meets the specified permit. requirements, the Authority may grant a construction permit to the applicant. (3) The Authority may, prior to making a determination to grant a construction permit, take into consideration suitability of the construction site after due assessment. (4) The proposed construction site shall— (a) if located on a class A road, not be in an area adjacent to or within a vicinity of two kilometers from any retail dispensing site under construction or operational; and (b) if located on any other classes of roads, not be in an area adjacent to or within a vicinity of zero point five kilometers from any retail dispensing site under construction or operational. (5) The construction permit issued under sub-regulation (2) shall contain such terms and conditions set out in section 76(1) and (2) of the Act. (6) The Authority shall, prior to issuing the permit, notify the applicant of the nature of the terms and conditions proposed to be imposed in the construction permit. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2155 (7) The applicant shall, within thirty days of receiving a notification of the nature of the conditions proposed to be imposed, give a written undertaking in the format specified in the Second Schedule, to the Authority that as the permit holder, the applicant shall abide by the stipulated terms and conditions of the construction permit. (8) The Authority shall issue the construction permit where the applicant has executed the undertaking in sub-regulation (7) failing which any construction permit granted shall be null and void. (9) The Authority shall reject an application under these Regulations where the application does not meet the requirements for granting a construction permit. (10) The Authority shall notify the applicant of the rejection and specify the reasons thereof within seven days of such rejection. (11) Where the rejection relates to— (a) incomplete information, the applicant may make a fresh application and provide the requisite information or documents; and (b) unsuitability of the site, the decision of the Authority shall be final and if the applicant is not satisfied with the Authority’s decision, the applicant may appeal to the Tribunal. 8. In undertaking construction of a retail dispensing site, the Obligations of a construction permit holder shall— construction permit holder. (a) comply with the terms and conditions of the construction permit as required by the Authority; (b) engage contractors who are licensed by the National Construction Authority for their class of work; (c) ensure that the construction project is supervised by an engineer; (d) comply with the Environmental Impacts Mitigation Plan approved by the National Environment Management Authority; (e) comply with Government policy on local content; and (f) comply with directions issued by the Authority from time to time. 9. The construction permit holder shall, notwithstanding Compliance with anything contained in the permit, comply with the provisions of the Act statutory obligations. and all other written laws. PART III—LICENSING OF PETROLEUM RETAIL BUSINESSES 10. (1) A person shall not retail petroleum products without a Petroleum retail valid licence issued by the Authority under the Act. licence. (2) A person who undertakes the business of retail of petroleum products without a valid licence commits an offence and shall, on

  4. 2156 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 conviction, be liable to the penalty provided under section 74(3)(b) of the Act. 11. (1) A person may apply to the Authority for a petroleum Application for retail business licence. petroleum retail business licence. (2) The application under sub-regulation (1) shall be accompanied by the documents set out in the Third Schedule and proof of payment of the fees as set out in the Sixth Schedule. (3) The licensing authority may request for additional documents to enable satisfactory review of the licence application. (4) The Authority shall review an application for a petroleum retail business licence within thirty days of receipt. (5) Where the application is complete and meets the specified requirements, the Authority may grant a petroleum retail business licence to the applicant. (6) The Authority shall reject an application under these Regulations where the application does not meet the requirements for granting a petroleum retail business licence. (7) Where the Authority rejects an application for the grant of a petroleum retail business licence, the Authority shall notify and give the applicant reasons for the refusal in writing within seven days of such rejection. 12. (1) A petroleum retail business licence shall be in the format Form and duration set out in the Fifth Schedule. of a petroleum retail business (2) A petroleum retail business licence shall be valid for the licence. period stipulated in the licence and shall be subject to such conditions as the Authority may prescribe. (3) Where a petroleum retail business licence is issued by an agent appointed by the Authority under section 21 of the Energy Act, the Authority may vary, suspend or revoke the licence if there is reason to believe that the licence was issued erroneously. Cap. 314. (4) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (2), the Authority may at any time suspend or revoke a petroleum retail business licence if the licensee contravenes the provisions of the Act, these Regulations or the conditions of the licence. (5) Unless otherwise specified in the petroleum retail business licence, the Authority may issue a fourteen days’ notice to a licencee to show cause why the licence should not be suspended or revoked. (6) The Authority shall determine the matter in sub-regulation (5) within thirty days from the date of expiry of the notice period. (7) The suspension or revocation of a petroleum retail business licence shall not indemnify the licensee from any penalties for which the licensee may have become liable under the Act or any other written law. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2157 13. An application for the renewal of a petroleum retail business Renewal of a licence shall be made in accordance with section 77 of the Act and shall petroleum retail business licence. be accompanied by the documents set out in the Fourth Schedule and proof of payment of the fees set out in the Sixth Schedule. 14. (1) A person may make an application to the Authority for Amendment of a amendment of a petroleum retail business licence in accordance with petroleum retail business licence. section 78 of the Act where— (a) the details captured in the licence are erroneous; or (b) there is a change in the licence details that were unforeseen at the time of making the application. (2) The reason for amendment in sub-regulation (1) shall not include transfer or change in ownership of the petroleum retail business. (3) An application for amendment shall be accompanied by the fees set out in the Sixth Schedule. (4) A petroleum retail business licence amended under these Regulations shall retain the existing expiry date. (5) A petroleum retail business licence amended under sub- regulation (4) shall contain the word “Amended”. 15. (1) A petroleum retail business licensee shall— Obligations of petroleum retail (a) retail the petroleum and petroleum products specified in the business licensee. licence; (b) purchase petroleum and petroleum products from a holder of a valid petroleum business licence; (c) purchase or sell of petroleum and petroleum products that meet the Kenya Standard or any other International Standard approved by the Bureau; (d) not offer for sale adulterated petroleum and petroleum products, or petroleum products meant for export; (e) ensure that the petroleum dispensing pumps are calibrated within the period specified by law; (f) not under-dispense or sell petroleum and petroleum products at prices above those determined by the Authority; (g) not hoard petroleum and petroleum products; (h) ensure that the construction or operations of the petroleum retail dispensing site comply with all applicable laws; (i) institute appropriate environmental, health and safety control measures; (j) obtain consent from the Authority prior to transferring or otherwise divesting any rights, powers or obligations conferred or imposed upon the licensee by the licence or permit;

  5. 2158 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 (k) inform the Authority or its agents in writing of any changes of address or any other material particulars submitted as part of the application for the licence within thirty days of the relevant change taking effect; and (l) ensure compliance with petroleum road tanker discharge procedures to maintain quality of product and safety at the retail site. (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of— (a) sub-regulation (1)(a) and (b), commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalties specified in section 99(1)(ii) of the Act; (b) sub-regulation (1)(c) and (d), commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalties specified in section 92(2)(b) of the Act; (c) sub-regulation (1)(e), (j), (k) and (l), commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalties specified in section 124 of the Act; (d) sub-regulation (1)(f) and (i), commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalties specified in section 99(1)(ii) of the Act; (e) sub-regulation (1)(g), commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalties specified in section 99(1)(i) of the Act; and (f) sub-regulation (1)(h), commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalties specified in section 74(3)(b) of the Act. 16. (1) The Authority may at any time revoke or suspend a Suspension and licence issued under these Regulations in accordance with section 81 of Revocation of a Licence. the Act. (2) The Authority may reinstate a licence revoked or suspended under sub-regulation (1), if its satisfied that the reasons for the revocation or suspension no longer exist. (3) The Authority may publish a list of names of petroleum retail dispensing sites which may have committed any offence under the Act or these Regulations. 17. (1) A petroleum retail dispensing site licensee may transfer Transfer of a or otherwise divest any rights, powers or obligations in accordance with Licence. section 83 of the Act. (2) An application to transfer a licence shall be in writing and shall outline the proposed changes and be accompanied by specified documents as the Authority may determine. PART IV—MISCELLANEOUS 18. (1) A construction permit or a petroleum retail business Display of permits licence, or a certified copy thereof, shall be displayed in accordance and petroleum retail business with section 80(1) of the Act. licence. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2159 (2) A petroleum retail dispensing site business licence issued under the Act and these Regulations— (a) remains the property of the licensing authority; (b) may be suspended, revoked or amended by the Authority at any time in accordance with the Act; (c) shall not be tampered with or defaced in any manner; and (d) shall not be transferred without the written consent of the licensing authority. (3) A person who contravenes sub-regulation (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the fines and penalties provided under section 80(2) of the Act. 19. (1) A petroleum retail business licensee shall notify the Reporting of Authority of any accidents or incidents in accordance with section 63 Accidents or Incidents. of the Act. (2) The accidents or incidents referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall include those that cause— (a) the loss of life or permanent total disability ; (b) damage to property or the environment of more than one million Kenyan shillings; (c) an oil-spill of one hundred litres or more or an accidental gas release of one hundred kilograms or more in quantity; or (d) a fire or an explosion resulting in the incidents set out in paragraphs (a) or (b). (3) The information to be submitted to the Authority shall include the— (a) name of the owner and operator of the premises involved; (b) date and time of the incident or accident; (c) location and geographical spread of the incident or accident; (d) number of injuries or fatalities if any; (e) owner and third party property damage if any; (f) length of period critical infrastructure shall be out of service as a result of the accident or incident; and (g) description of the events leading to and the most probable cause of the incident or accident. (4) A person licensed to undertake petroleum retail business who fails to comply with this regulation commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalty set out in section 124 of the Act. 20. (1) A person licensed to undertake petroleum retail business Investigation of shall investigate any accident or incident reported under regulation 19 Accidents or Incidents. within fourteen days or any such extended period as determined by the Authority from the date of the incident and submit a report containing the—

  6. 2160 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 (a) cause of the accident; (b) effects of the accident; and (c) proposed remedial measures and timelines thereof. (2) The Authority shall review the report under sub-regulation (1) within thirty days of receipt and shall— (a) accept the report; (b) request for adjustment; or (c) reject the report giving reasons and other directives. (3) Notwithstanding sub-regulations (1) and (2), the Authority may commission its own investigation. (4) Where required, the retail dispensing site owner or operator whose facility was involved in the accident or incident shall facilitate the Authority or its appointed agent or committee to undertake investigations. 21. The Authority may enter and inspect any petroleum retail Inspections. facility or any premises where petroleum retail business is conducted or suspected to be conducted for purposes of inspections pursuant to the provisions of the Act or these Regulations. 22. (1) No person shall obstruct, hinder, withhold information or Disclosure of provide false information as may be requested by the Authority in information. accordance with section 102 of the Act. (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of sub-regulation (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, in the case of providing false information, be liable to the penalties specified in section 103 of the Act. 23. A person aggrieved by a decision of the licensing authority Appeals. under these Regulations may appeal to the Tribunal in accordance with section 85 of the Act. 24. (1) The Petroleum (Retail, Dispensing Site Constructions Revocation and and Licensing) Regulations, 2025, are revoked. transition. LN 100 of 2025. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (1)— (a) a licence, certificate or permit prior to the coming into force of these Regulations, shall be deemed to be a licence or permit under these Regulations subject to the terms and conditions; (b) any pending application for a licence, certificate or permit prior to the coming into force of these Regulations, shall be processed in accordance with these Regulations; (c) any proceedings taken against or by the Authority or pending against the Authority or any other person prior to the coming into force of these Regulations, may be continued by or against the Authority as if instituted under these Regulations: Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2161 Provided that criminal proceedings shall be regarded as pending if the person concerned had pleaded to the charge in question; (d) any administrative investigation or inquiry instituted prior to the coming into force of these Regulations, shall be continued or disposed of as if instituted under these Regulations; (e) any disciplinary proceedings which were pending prior to the coming into force of these Regulations, shall be continued or concluded as if instituted under these Regulations; (f) all appeal processes, which were pending prior to the coming into force of these Regulations under the revoked Regulations, shall proceed as if instituted under these Regulations; and (g) any proceedings taken in exercise of any of the powers prior to the coming into force of these Regulations, shall be deemed to be proceedings under these Regulations.

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  8. FIRST SCHEDULE (r. 5(1), (2), 6(1)) PART I APPLICATION FORM FOR A PETROLEUM RETAIL DISPENSING SITE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (A separate application form must be completed with respect to each proposed retail site) 1. Application Type (tick as appropriate): (a) new application (b) extension application (i) extension details…………… 2. Name of business/applicant………………….. 3. Details of applicant…………………………….. (a) Income tax person & identification no………….. (b) Entity KRA pin……………… (c) Postal address……………….. (d) Email address……………… (e) Telephone no……………. (f) Business registration details (date of registration, registration no)………………. (g) Proposed location of the business premises— (i) Plot no…….. (ii) Building no………. (iii) Street/ market…… (iv) Town……… (v) County…….. 4. Location-longitude………………latitude…………. 5. Details of proprietors or partners owning business of directors/ shareholders of the company, as the case may be Name nationality no. of shares passport/ID …………………..…. ………………..…… …………….……. ………….. (any additional information should be submitted on a separate sheet of paper) 6. Give full details on tanks, tank capacities and products to be stored— Tank acronym product tank capacity (litres) Tank 1: ………………..……… ………………. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2163 Tank 2: ……………….……. ………..……….. Tank 3: ……………….……… ……….……… (any additional information should be submitted on a separate sheet of paper) PART II– REQUIREMENTS FOR A PETROLEUM RETAIL DISPENSING SITE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT 1. Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration Certificate. 2. CR12 from the Registrar of companies (should not be older than 1 year at the time of submission of the application. Further, if a Limited company appears as part of the shareholders, provide the company’s CR12 plus all the Directors’ IDs). 3. Legible Copies of Identification Documents (IDs/Passports for all the directors). 4. Outline of the methods of financing of the project. 5. Letter of allotment from the relevant Authority in case the title deed is yet to be issued. 6. A duly registered lease for a minimum period of five years shall be provided in case the title deed is not in the name of the entity undertaking the development. 7. Geographic information system coordinates of the proposed location. 8. Valid Work Permits Class “G” for all foreign directors working in Kenya (Foreign directors not resident in Kenya should provide a notarized declaration. Further, any employee given Powers of Attorney by a foreign director should provide a copy of their identification document). 9. Development permission from the respective County Government (including County Physical Planning Office). 10. Approval to construct acceleration/deceleration lanes from the relevant roads authority (Kenya National Highways Authority/ Kenya Urban Roads Authority/ Kenya Rural Roads Authority whichever is applicable). 11. Mechanical engineer’s drawings specifying materials and design/ operational limitations (Underground petroleum tank(s) designs and pipe-work layout). 12. Civil engineer’s drawings showing details of Underground tank cradle and backfill designs; Forecourt layout and surface designs; General drainage and OWS layout/ designs. 13. Certified copies of valid practicing Certificates issued by the Engineers Board of Kenya as per the Engineers Act (2011) for Engineers or Consulting Firms that shall have prepared the designs under items 8 & 9 above. 14. A priced bill of quantities by the respective class of engineers. 15. Valid Environmental Impact Assessment license from NEMA approving the development of the project/facility. 16. An environment liability policy. 2164 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 PART III – PETROLEUM RETAIL DISPENSING SITE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PERMIT NO. ……………………. THE PETROLEUM ACT PETROLEUM RETAIL DISPENSING SITE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT Construction Permit is hereby granted to ____________________________of P.O. Box _____________ to construct the following petroleum Facility (is): Construction of: Petroleum Facility …………………………………………. On premises situated at: : ___________________________ Plot No. : ___________________________ Street/Market : ___________________________ Town/County : ___________________________ This Permit expires on : ___________________________ Dated this: ________________________________ Signature _________________________________ (SEAL) Director General Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority Conditions: 1. In accordance with the provisions of section 76(1) and (2) of the Petroleum Act. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2165

  9. SECOND SCHEDULE (r. 7(7)) WRITTEN UNDERTAKING WRITTEN UNDERTAKING TO THE ENERGY & PETROLEUM REGULATORY AUTHORITY WHEREAS regulation 7(7) of the Petroleum (Retail Dispensing Site Construction and Licensing) Regulations, 2025, made under the authority of the Petroleum Act requires an applicant for a Construction Permit to make a written undertaking to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) within thirty (30) days of receiving notification of grant of a Construction Permit; THEREFORE I ……...............................................of P.O. Box………………………….. being the person who intends to construct or have a petroleum retail dispensing site constructed, hereby warrants to abide by the terms and conditions stipulated in the Construction Permit issued by EPRA. Permit No.: Petroleum Facility: Plot No.: Location: Street/Market: Town/County: Permit Expiry Date: Full Name of Applicant: Phone Number: Signature of Applicant or Person Date: Authorized by Said Applicant to Commit the Applicant and to Act as his Agent in this Matter: If the Name of the Signee is Different Phone Number: from the Owner, Please Print Signee’s Name Here: A person who furnishes false information in any permit application under the Petroleum Act or in any statement required to be furnished under the Act, or pursuant to the Petroleum (Retail Dispensing Site Construction and Licensing) Regulations 2025, is on conviction, liable to such fines and penalties as prescribed by the Authority. 2166 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025

  10. THIRD SCHEDULE (r. 11(2)) REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR NEW PETROLEUM RETAIL BUSINESS LICENCE 1. Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Certificate. 2. CR12 from the Registrar of companies (should not be older than 1 year at the time of submission of the application. Further, if a Limited company appears as part of the shareholders, provide the company’s CR12 plus all the Directors’ IDs). 3. Legible Copies of Identification Documents (IDs/Passports for all the directors). 4. Valid Work Permits Class “G” for all foreign directors working in Kenya (Foreign directors not resident in Kenya should provide a notarized declaration. Further, any employee given Powers of Attorney by a foreign director should provide a copy of their identification document). 5. Proof of land ownership (copy of title deed in the name of company/director(s)). In the case of long-term land lease, copy of duly registered lease agreement in the name of the Applicant company plus the title deed of the land owner or an allotment letter in the name of the proponent certified by the County Government. 6. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate for the applicant from the Kenya Revenue Authority. 7. A valid Single Business Permit for the premises of operation from the respective County Government. 8. A valid Environmental Impact Assessment licence from NEMA for the facility. 9. A valid Fire Clearance Certificate for the facility from the respective County Government. 10. Certificate of Compliance with the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (Cap. 303) (PPA5 or PPA2). 11. A valid certificate of registration of the facility as a work place from the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services. 12. A valid calibration certificate for each petroleum storage tank at the facility. 13. A valid certificate of calibration of the petroleum dispensing units’ meters from the Department of Weights and Measures. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2167 14. A pressure test report for the petroleum tanks and pipelines at the facility (for new facilities). 15. A colour photo of the facility clearly showing the frontage and the forecourt. 16. A summary Emergency Response Plan for the retail dispensing site. 17. A duly executed Environment Liability Policy in accordance with section 79 of the Act and in the Form set out in the Seventh Schedule. 2168 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025

  11. FOURTH SCHEDULE (r. 13) REQUIREMENTS FOR A RENEWAL OF PETROLEUM RETAIL BUSINESS LICENCE 1. CR12 from the Registrar of companies (should not be older than 1 year at the time of submission of the application. Further, if a Limited company appears as part of the shareholders, provide the company’s CR12 plus all the Directors’ IDs); 2. Legible Copies of Identification Documents (IDs/Passports for all the directors); 3. Valid Work Permits Class “G” for all foreign directors working in Kenya (Foreign directors not resident in Kenya should provide a notarized declaration. Further, any employee given Powers of Attorney by a foreign director should provide a copy of their identification document); 4. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate for the applicant from the Kenya Revenue Authority; 5. A valid Single Business Permit for the premises of operation from the respective County Government; 6. An acknowledgement from NEMA of having submitted an annual Environmental Audit report for the facility (the acknowledgement should not be older than 1 year at the time of submission of the application); 7. A valid Fire Clearance Certificate for the facility from the respective County Government; 8. A valid certificate of registration of the facility as a work place from the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services; 9. A valid calibration certificate for each petroleum storage tank at the facility; 10. A valid certificate of calibration of the petroleum dispensing units’ meters from the Department of Weights and Measures; 11. A summary Emergency Response Plan for the retail dispensing site; and 12. A duly executed Environment Liability Policy in accordance with section 79 of the Act. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2169

  12. FIFTH SCHEDULE (r. 12(1)) PETROLEUM RETAIL BUSINESS LICENCE THE PETROLEUM ACT PETROLEUM RETAIL BUSINESS LICENCE No. ERC/PET _______________ Licence is hereby granted to ____________________________of P.O. Box _____________ to carry on the following petroleum businesses: LICENCE NAME On premises situated at: : ___________________________ Plot No. : ___________________________ Building : ___________________________ Street/Market : ___________________________ Town/County : ___________________________ This licence expires on : ___________________________ Dated this: ________________________________ Signature ________________________________ (SEAL) Director General Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority Conditions: 1. In accordance with section 76(1) and (2) of the Petroleum Act. 2170 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025

  13. SIXTH SCHEDULE (r. 5(2), 11(2), 13,14(3)) FEES Description-Category New Application Renewal Amendment of Licence Fees (Amount in Kshs) Application Application (Amount in Kshs) (Amount in Kshs) Construction Permit 5,000 2,000 1,000 Petroleum Retail 5,000 2,000 1,000 Business Licence Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025 2171

  14. SEVENTH SCHEDULE (r. 5(2)(b)) ENVIRONMENT LIABILITY POLICY (NAME OF COMPANY) is committed to the protection and preservation of the environment. We will continuously improve our performance and initiate additional projects and activities that will further reduce our impacts to the environment. Our commitment to the environment extends to our customers, our staff and the community from where we operate. We are committed to: 1. Complying with all applicable environmental preservation and sustainability legislation; 2. Preventing pollution whenever possible through efficient waste management strategies that promote waste minimization, re-use, recovery, recycling, as appropriate; 3. Promoting and continually investing in technologies that provide alternatives to business travel and transport; 4. Adopting a procurement programme which takes into account the environmental impact of products and services; 5. Promoting the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystems through employee awareness programs and stakeholder engagement; 6. Ensuring our staff are aware of the environmental impacts of their work activities and encouraging them through regular awareness and training to minimize those impacts; 7. Communicating our environmental commitment and efforts to our customers, staff and the community; and 8. Pursuing a programme of continuous improvement by reviewing our Environmental Management System and related objectives and targets, policies and practices. 9. Reporting to the relevant authorities, accidents or incidents causing pollution of the environment, investigating the accidents/incidents and undertaking clean up or restoration of the affected areas. Signature: ………………… Designation:………………………………………………………….. Stamp/Seal:……………………………………………………… Review date:………………………………………………………… This policy will be reviewed on a regular basis to evaluate continued relevance and to monitor compliance. Made on the 10th November, 2025. JAMES OPIYO WANDAYI, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTER, NAIROBI

Petroleum (Retail Dispensing Site Construction and Licensing) (no. 2) Regulations, 2025, Legal Notice no. 188 of 2025 · Nelum