ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Energy Act
56. Objects and functions of the Agency
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
56. Objects and functions of the Agency
(1)The Agency shall—(a)be the nuclear energy programme implementing organization and promote the development of nuclear electricity generation in Kenya; and(b)carry out research, development and dissemination activities in the energy and nuclear power sector.(2)Notwithstanding the generality of sub section (1), the Agency shall—(a)propose policies and legislation necessary for the successful implementation of a nuclear power programme;(b)undertake extensive public education and awareness on Kenya's nuclear power programme;(c)identify, prepare and facilitate implementation of an approved roadmap for a nuclear power programme;(d)in collaboration with the relevant Government agencies develop a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for nuclear electricity generation in Kenya;(e)develop a human resource capacity to ensure Kenya has the requisite manpower to successfully establish and maintain a nuclear power programme;(f)identify appropriate sites in Kenya for the construction of nuclear power plants and their related amenities;(g)enter into collaborative programmes with other countries, international and national organisations in relation to nuclear electricity research and development;(h)identify a suitable operator for nuclear power plants;(i)establish a well-stocked library and information centre on nuclear science and technology;(j)promote local, regional and international participation in research activities, particularly in technology-oriented research;(k)put in place mechanisms to attract private sector funding in research and human resource development for matters relating to energy;(l)undertake a national research and human resource development road-mapping to assess the status of research in key energy technologies;(m)promote local production of energy technologies;(n)collaborate with institutions that collect, analyse and prepare policy papers in order to access energy sector specific information;(o)enhance research linkages between industry and academia in matters relating to energy;(p)continuously train and upgrade human resource capacity in the energy sector to keep up with the changing technological issues in collaboration with training institutions;(q)advise on training curriculum and training needs targeting key areas in the energy sector;(r)direct, monitor, conduct and implement energy research and technology development in all fields of energy;(s)promote energy research and technology innovation;(t)provide for—(i)training and development in the field of energy and petroleum, research and technology development; and(ii)commercialization of energy technologies resulting from energy research and development programmes;(u)register patents and intellectual property in its name resulting from its activities;(v)authorize other persons for the use of its patents and intellectual property on such terms as the Agency may deem fit;(w)publish its research findings and other research materials;(x)establish facilities for the collection and dissemination of information in connection with research, development and innovation in the energy sector;(y)undertake any other energy technology development related activity as directed by the Cabinet Secretary;(z)collaborate with relevant training centres to ensure synergy in matters relating to energy;(aa)promote relevant energy research through cooperation with any entity, institution or person equipped with the relevant skills and expertise;(bb)make grants to educational and scientific institutions in aid of research in energy issues or for the establishment of facilities for such research;(cc)promote the training of research workers in the energy sector by granting bursaries or grants-in-aid for research;(dd)undertake the investigations or research that the Cabinet Secretary, after consultation with relevant institutions, may assign to it;(ee)advise the Cabinet Secretary on research in the field of energy technology;(ff)create awareness and disseminate information on the efficient use of energy and its conservation; and(gg)undertake any other functions as may be necessary for the execution of its mandate under this Act.