EPRA Mourns Silas Kandie Cheboi, Senior Surveillance and Enforcement Official
By Kelvin Kibet | Updated October 1, 2026
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority mourned Silas Kandie Cheboi, who served as Assistant Director for Surveillance and Enforcement and was buried at his Solian home in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, in August 2026.
EPRA’s tribute
In its public condolence message, EPRA described Cheboi as a dedicated officer remembered for professionalism, integrity and commitment to the regulator’s mandate.
What his role involved
Surveillance and enforcement are important parts of EPRA’s work because the regulator oversees compliance in the electricity and petroleum sectors. Enforcement teams inspect facilities, follow up regulatory breaches and support consumer protection and safety requirements.
Media profiles published after his death said Cheboi had held senior roles in surveillance and enforcement and had also served in regional management.
Burial arrangements
EPRA said he would be interred at his Solian home in Eldama Ravine on August 15, 2026.
Why accuracy matters in obituary reporting
Obituary stories should avoid adding unverified claims about cause of death or family circumstances unless those details have been publicly confirmed. This update therefore relies on EPRA’s statement and established reporting about his professional role and burial.
Why surveillance and enforcement matter at EPRA
EPRA regulates areas where non-compliance can have direct safety and consumer consequences, including fuel quality, petroleum facilities and energy-sector licensing. Surveillance and enforcement officers therefore help translate regulations into field inspections and corrective action.
A public-service career is best documented carefully
Memorial coverage can easily become overly promotional. The most reliable approach is to distinguish facts about a person’s role and service from personal tributes offered by colleagues, family or institutions. This article keeps those categories separate.
Cheboi’s death was therefore felt not only within EPRA but also among colleagues and stakeholders who had interacted with him through compliance and enforcement work in the energy sector.
