Senate Rejects Tough Solar Switch Fines, Issues Alternative File image of Kenya Power electricians at work File The Senate Committee on Energy rejected stringent measures proposed by EPRA (Energy Regulatory Commission of Kenya) to curb the massive switch from government powered electricity to solar energy. On Wednesday, December 9, the Senators argued that high licensing fees, education requirements and penalties imposed on technicians and contractors would slow down Kenya's plan of adopting renewable energy solutions. They added that the move by EPRA was meant to protect major players in the energy sector and to allow the government to enjoy a monopoly in the industry.