By Mandere Onyinkwa The government has withdrawn Kenya Power’s application for a review of retail electricity tariffs, effectively halting a process that could have led to changes in power charges. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the decision followed consultations within government and engagement with key stakeholders […]

By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has moved to reassure Kenyans that the country has sufficient fuel stocks, following temporary supply challenges reported in isolated filling stations earlier this week. The disruption, according to the Ministry, was caused by what officials described as a “technical and administrative hitch” affecting a few oil […]

By KPC Ongaga Ongaga The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. Kenya relies on the region for much of her fuel imports. In a press statement, Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the government had reviewed the current supply and […]

By KPC Reporter Every household in Kiogoro Ward of Kisii County will be connected to electricity within three weeks, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said on Friday. This, wandayi said, will mark a decisive end to years of darkness in parts of Nyaribari Chache Constituency. Speaking during the launch of the electrification project Wandayi said […]

By Faith Nyabuto Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring affordable and sustainable electricity access for all Kenyans. Wandayi admitted that power as a critical driver of national development. Speaking on Kenya Television Network (KTN), Wandayi addressed the pressing issue of high electricity costs and outlined key ministry […]