Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over the government’s crackdown on illegal Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) trade, accusing him of politicising a matter of public safety. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Wandayi said the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), in collaboration with…
Kenya has stepped up efforts to modernise its electricity grid as the government seeks to integrate more renewable energy into the national power system. This was revealed on Tuesday at the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 in Nairobi, organised by the State Department for Energy in partnership with Huawei Kenya. The forum brought together government…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Solar Project at Nairobi Remand Boosts Virtual Courts, Cuts Energy CostsThe Government has commissioned a new solar power system at the Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, a move expected to improve access to justice, enhance prison operations and reduce electricity costs. Speaking during the commissioning on Monday, Energy…
By Jameson The Government has assured Kenyans that the country’s fuel supply remains stable and secure despite ongoing volatility in global energy markets, with measures in place to cushion consumers from severe price shocks. Speaking to the press on Friday in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi said the Government remains committed…
