The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the death of Silas Cheboi, its Assistant Director in charge of Surveillance and Enforcement.
In an official public announcement issued on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the energy sector regulator expressed deep sorrow over his demise, describing his passing as a profound loss to the authority, his colleagues, and the energy sector at large.
“His passing is a profound loss to the Authority, his colleagues, and all those who had the privilege of working with him. He will be remembered for his dedicated service, professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the mandate of EPRA,” the statement read.
Silas Cheboi joined EPRA in 2016 and held several critical leadership positions:
Spearheaded regional oversight, surveillance, and consumer protection operations.
Coordinated nationwide operations ensuring compliance within the energy and petroleum markets.
Led major enforcement operations against non-compliant energy players, illegal fuel handling, and unlicensed LPG setups across Kenya.
Cheboi earned a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Nairobi. Prior to his senior roles at EPRA, he accumulated nearly a decade of experience in energy regulation.
The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
He is survived by his wife, Molly Cheruto, and their two children, Bill and Antony. Cheboi will be laid to rest at his family home in Solian, Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
