… In a statement issued by the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the decision follows mounting challenges in sourcing fuel that meets current compliance standards. …
Govt Temporarily Relaxes Fuel Standards Amid Global Supply DisruptionsKenya Minute.
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Lee Kinyanjui
Also known as: Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui · Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui
Trade Cabinet Secretary who defended government decisions on fuel quality standards and price-setting formulas in 2026.
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- April 2026
… Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the ministry has approved a six-month waiver on sulphur limits in petrol and diesel, effectively allowing the importation of slightly lower-quality fuel. …
Govt relaxes fuel standards to avert shortages amid global supply strain… Meanwhile, Kenya’s Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Sjoerd Sjoerdsma recently held talks at The Hague, where they discussed ways to address regulatory and market access challenges to unlock further economic opportunities b …
Netherlands deepens Kenya ties with Ksh.3B feed plant investment in Athi River
World & Region
Ruto, Tokayev pledge stronger Kenya-Kazakhstan trade ties
The News
Presidents William Ruto and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev agreed to translate trade and investment ties into concrete commercial partnerships during a business forum, laying out a roadmap for cooperation in trade, energy, logistics and technology.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Yesterday
Ruto, Tokayev pledge stronger Kenya-Kazakhstan trade ties
Presidents William Ruto and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev agreed to translate trade and investment ties into concrete commercial partnerships during a business forum, laying out a roadmap for cooperation in trade, energy, logistics and technology.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya, Kazakhstan sign bilateral agreements to deepen ties
Kenya and Kazakhstan have signed bilateral agreements during President William Ruto's State Visit to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with the agreements positioning Kenya as Kazakhstan's anchor nation in East and Central Africa and Kazakhstan as Kenya's gateway to Central Asia.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 19 May
LSK files court case challenging government fuel price formula
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a case before the High Court in Nyamira accusing the government of using an opaque formula to set diesel, petrol and kerosene margins, and arguing that Kenya's price calculations do not reflect true global trends. LSK is seeking a court order to compel the government to disclose a full breakdown of the price build-up for fuel, including landed costs, taxes, levies, margins, and the specific utilisation of the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 18 May
Counties to share Sh500 million industrial park costs
Counties will split a Sh500 million bill for an industrial park development.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 17 May
AFC Leopards beat Kakamega Homeboyz, cut Gor Mahia lead to one point
AFC Leopards defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 in the SportPesa Premier League to move to second place with 64 points, just one point behind leaders Gor Mahia who have 65 points. The victory revives Leopards' hopes of ending their 28-year wait for the league title with two matches remaining in the season.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 14 May
Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui signals 2027 election comeback
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has posted on social media signalling a calculated political manoeuvre ahead of the 2027 General Election, triggering speculation about his comeback plans.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 8 May
Glovo opens Nairobi regional office, pledges Ksh.10B investment
Delivery platform Glovo has opened a regional headquarters in Nairobi to serve as its African operations hub, committing an additional Ksh.10 billion investment in Kenya by 2030. The investment will support expansion into more towns outside Nairobi as Glovo, which saw orders grow 40 per cent last year, competes in Kenya's digital commerce market.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 7 May
Trade Cabinet Secretary defends reintroduction of higher-sulphur fuel
Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has defended the government's decision to reintroduce higher-sulphur fuel into the Kenyan market, stating the country relied on the same fuel standards for many years before adopting cleaner standards in 2025.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 6 May
CS Kinyanjui defends fuel sulphur standard relaxation for supply security
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui told the Senate that Kenya increased sulphur levels in fuel in August 2025, saying the country chose availability over quality; he defended the decision by noting Kenya had maintained lower sulphur standards for over 10 years prior.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 30 April
Cabinet Secretary announces temporary fuel standards waiver
Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has announced that the ministry has temporarily waived fuel standards to ensure continued supply following disruptions to global supply routes. The move comes weeks after a similar waiver led to arrests and resignations of three senior petroleum and pipeline officials.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government temporarily relaxes fuel standards amid global supply disruptions
Kenya's government has temporarily adjusted fuel standards to ensure steady supply amid global disruptions, particularly from Middle East conflicts affecting oil shipments. The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry approved a temporary waiver of the sulphur parameter to a maximum of 50mg/kg for automotive gasoil and premium motor spirit, following consultation with standards bodies.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
Government relaxes fuel quality standards for six months
Kenya's government has temporarily relaxed fuel quality standards, approving a six-month waiver on sulphur limits in petrol and diesel to avert potential shortages amid global supply chain tensions. The Cabinet Secretary said the measure will be reviewed at the end of six months or earlier if global supply conditions improve.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 24 April
Netherlands invests Ksh.3 billion in Kenya animal feed plant
Dutch firm De Heus is investing Ksh.3 billion in an animal feed manufacturing plant in Athi River, aimed at strengthening agricultural value chains and food security. The Netherlands has over 150 companies operating in Kenya and is deepening economic ties with the country as a regional trade hub.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →