Also known as: Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira · Principal Secretary Alex Wachira · Alex K. Wachira · Energy PS Alex Wachira · Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira · Energy Cabinet Secretary Alex Wachira
… The inspection brought together officials from several government departments, including Principal Secretary for the Blue Economy Betsy Njagi, Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira and former Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria. …
… The campaigns have also coincided with a series of high-profile government initiatives in the area, including the distribution of 20,000 subsidised LPG cylinders led by Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira and the deployment of two government-owned service boats at Gwa Kiongo …
… The inspection drew a multi-sectoral government team, among them Principal Secretary for the Blue Economy Betsy Njagi, Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira and former senior economic adviser Moses Kuria. …
… Alex Wachira commended KenGen for developing an ecosystem where investors can access competitively priced renewable energy, geothermal steam, serviced industrial land and the infrastructure needed to establish sustainable industries. …
Garissa Substation uprated to place Dadaab on the grid By Citizen Reporter June 27, 2026 07:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Energy PS Alex Wachira tours the Garissa substation. …
Kenya joins offshore wind alliance to unlock opportunities in clean, renewable energy By Fridah Naliaka June 17, 2026 09:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira with Rikke …
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Audio By Vocalize Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi and Energy PS Alex Wachira addressing the press on June 3, 2026 at Kawi Complex south C in Nairobi. …
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt. Kenya leaders not to disregard elders' orders to unite the region, saying he has been tasked by elders to prevent the area from being split into East and West along party lines. Kindiki, recently endorsed by elders from Kikuyu, Embu, Mbeere and Meru communities as the region's spokesperson, said Mt. Kenya has remained united under previous presidents and must stay that way.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt. Kenya leaders not to disregard elders' orders to unite the region, saying he has been tasked by elders to prevent the area from being split into East and West along party lines. Kindiki, recently endorsed by elders from Kikuyu, Embu, Mbeere and Meru communities as the region's spokesperson, said Mt. Kenya has remained united under previous presidents and must stay that way.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has asked Mt. Kenya region leaders not to disregard elders' orders to unite the region despite political differences, saying elders have instructed him as the region's seniormost leader to prevent a split into East and West factions over party affiliations.
Members of the Nairobi County Assembly are demanding answers from Governor Johnson Sakaja over poor services, claiming gaps in devolved services have prompted the national government to step in on projects ordinarily handled by the county. MCA Esther Waithera Chege accused Sakaja of failing to deliver on 2022 campaign promises and suggested the UDA should reconsider its options for the 2027 gubernatorial race.
Kenya aims to mobilise over Sh2.4 trillion largely through public-private partnerships to build power infrastructure including transmission lines and production plants to power the national grid with renewable energy by 2030, with the energy sector expected to present projects as bankable to attract private sector funding.
President William Ruto commissioned two electricity transmission lines designed to strengthen power connectivity in Kajiado, Makueni and Machakos counties. The 132kV Sultan Hamud–Loitoktok line serves Kajiado South and parts of Makueni, while the 109-kilometre Machakos–Konza–Isinya–Namanga project aims to boost connectivity and support industrial and residential activity across the corridor.
Villages in Kajiado and Makueni that suffered blackouts lasting up to three days now have stable power following the commissioning of the 107-kilometre 132kV Sultan Hamud-Loitoktok transmission line by President William Ruto. The project, built by KETRACO, links Sultan Hamud in Makueni to Loitoktok in Kajiado and includes reinforced medium-voltage lines in the region.
President William Ruto has commissioned a 108-kilometre transmission line linking Sultan Hamud in Makueni County to Loitoktok in Kajiado, together with a new substation, to increase power supply reliability in Kajiado South and support the tourism industry around Amboseli National Park.
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call to separate Mt Kenya East's political interests from the West, arguing that the region must take different political positions to ensure his constituents receive government development ahead of 2027. He accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of insulting President Ruto and other leaders, creating a political dilemma for Mt Kenya East.
The government has allocated Sh2.7 billion to connect 23,682 households in Makueni County to electricity during the current financial year, with the first phase targeting more than 700 households in communities without reliable electricity across six locations and various public facilities.
Stella Juva, a solar-powered ambulance designed by Eindhoven University of Technology students in collaboration with Amref Health Africa, has begun operations in Kenya to deliver off-grid medical aid to remote areas. The vehicle can travel up to 715 kilometres on a sunny day and relies on independent charging infrastructure.
Kenya is stepping up efforts to modernise its electricity system and increase the integration of renewable energy into the national grid, with the State Department for Energy and Huawei Kenya convening the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 to discuss the country's energy sector future. Smart grids, advanced grid management systems, improved forecasting, digitalisation, demand-side flexibility, power electronics and energy storage were identified as key technologies to strengthen grid stability and integrate more renewable energy.
Kenya could require about 1,000 megawatts of battery energy storage to manage rising electricity demand and accommodate more renewable energy, according to stakeholders at the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026. Peak electricity demand has reached 2,549 MW and is expected to rise to between 2,600 and 2,650 MW by year-end.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned against political rhetoric that threatens national cohesion, urging Kenyans to embrace issue-based, constructive politics ahead of the 2027 general election. He stressed that regional and national unity cannot be sacrificed for political expediency, particularly in vote-rich regions experiencing intensified political mobilization.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has appealed to the Mt Kenya region to remain united despite political differences, warning that electoral competition should not damage community bonds or national peace. He called on residents to tolerate differing opinions, assess leaders by performance rather than rhetoric, and avoid violence and property destruction.
Kenya is seeking partnerships with Chinese firms in waste, geothermal, and solar energy to boost generation and transmission capacity and establish itself as a regional manufacturing hub. At China Trade Week in Nairobi, where 40 Chinese renewable energy businesses are exhibiting, officials noted that Kenya's renewable resources and strategic location complement China's expertise in renewable technologies and equipment manufacturing.
The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration says the Government's reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers to government services, development opportunities and democratic participation, following a presidential directive to issue ID documents to eligible Kenyans without unnecessary obstacles.
Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said the Government's ongoing reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers that have long prevented many Kenyans from accessing government services, development opportunities and democratic participation. President William Ruto directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles.
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has called on the IEBC to probe allegations that voters in Ol Kalou are being offered cash, gas cylinders and food in exchange for surrendering their national identity cards ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election, claiming this denies citizens their constitutional right to vote.
The government has launched development projects worth more than Ksh.10 billion in Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, ahead of the July 16 by-election, including two fishing boats worth Ksh.5 million. The opposition contends the projects are being rolled out to influence voters ahead of the election.
The Gwa Kiongo Irrigation Project in Mirangine Ward, Ol Kalou will provide 1,000 farmers with reliable water access through piping networks, enabling up to three cropping seasons annually and boosting production of high-value crops, household incomes, and climate resilience, according to Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho.
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria defended his campaign's practice of collecting National Identity cards from residents during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the checks ensure campaign resources reach registered voters in assigned polling stations. Gikaria said he spent Sh1.2 million in a single day and dismissed allegations the exercise was intended to manipulate the electoral process.
The Irrigation Principal Secretary announced the government's commitment to expand irrigation infrastructure in Nyandarua County through the Gwa Kiongo Irrigation Project, which will bring 500 acres under irrigation across two phases and enable up to three cropping seasons a year for more than 1,000 farmers. Officials distributed 20,000 fish fingerlings to promote aquaculture as part of efforts to diversify livelihoods and boost food security.
Kenya Electricity Generating Company has increased its renewable energy development pipeline from 1,500MW to 5,500MW, driven by planned nuclear capacity (2GW), expanded hydro and geothermal opportunities, and rising regional demand for clean power. The expansion was announced alongside the company's inaugural Sustainability Report for the 2024/25 financial year.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company upgraded the Garissa Substation at a cost of Ksh.122 million, tripling transformer capacity to connect Dadaab to the national grid and meet growing electricity demand in the region.
The government has issued a warning against rising cases of violence, destruction of property and criminal infiltration of public demonstrations, urging Kenyans to exercise their constitutional rights responsibly while safeguarding national unity, peace and economic stability.
Kenya has formally joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance to assess and develop offshore wind resources along its coastline, leveraging international expertise in renewable energy and supporting its climate action and sustainable blue economy goals.
Senior government officials including Cabinet Secretaries Rebecca Miano and Alice Wahome, along with Members of Parliament, are campaigning in Ol Kalou Constituency ahead of the July 16 by-election to drum up support for UDA candidate Samwel Muchina, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's opposition party has also begun campaigning in the area.
The government has yielded to public pressure and directed Kenya Power to withdraw an application that would have increased power prices, easing potential strain on Kenyan households and businesses.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced that Kenya Power's retail electricity tariff review application, submitted on March 31, has been withdrawn to shield households and businesses from potential cost increases and support economic growth.