Appeal an EPRA decision at the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal
Judiciary Tribunals · sources read 3 Oct 2026
To challenge a decision by EPRA or another licensing authority, or to bring a dispute with a licensed energy or petroleum company, file your appeal or claim with the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke). Cases should be decided within 180 days.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- How long
- Up to 180 days from filing, with judgment within 60 days after the hearing ends
- Where
- Online on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke). Office: Energy and Petroleum Tribunal, Kenya Re Towers, Ground Floor, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Email energytr@court.go.ke, tel 0769 730 952.
What you need
- A Statement of Claim or a Memorandum of Appeal
- Your supporting documents, and a Certificate of Service once you have served the respondent
Steps
- File your appeal or claim on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke).
- Stuck on the portal? Visit the nearest court station, or call or email the Tribunal (energytr@court.go.ke, 0769 730 952).
- Serve the respondent with your pleadings and supporting documents, then file a Certificate of Service.
- If both sides agree, the Tribunal can use mediation (ADR). Any agreement is recorded as a binding order.
Watch out
- You don't need a lawyer. You can bring the case yourself or through a representative, who may be an advocate.
- You can't file here if a similar case is pending in another court. Withdraw it there first, or ask a higher court to transfer it.
- Unhappy with the Tribunal's decision? You can appeal to the High Court (Civil Division).
Who can apply
- Individuals, groups and associations can file.
- Appeals against decisions of EPRA or any licensing authority, disputes between a licensee and someone else, and disputes between licensees.
Official sources (2)
- Tribunals Frequently Asked Questions tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Know Your Tribunals tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026