Daniel Kiptoo: Epra director-general is under increased pressure after a record rise in fuel prices

For Daniel Kiptoo, the lawyer by training at the helm of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra), the 14th of every month since last year has been the day of reckoning, at least in the eyes of Kenyans.

Under the Energy Act, the energy regulator is required to announce the monthly prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene.