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Lee Kinyanjui

Also known as: Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui · Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui · Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui

Lee Kinyanjui — Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary, signaling political comeback ahead of 2027 election.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui answers questions on the floor of the Senate Plenary, Parliament, Nairobi.

    Kinyanjui defends government decision to reintroduce higher Sulphur fuel
  3. Citizen Digital

    ‘We chose availability over quality,’ CS Kinyanjui says on relaxation on fuel standards By Fridah Naliaka May 06, 2026 02:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Investments, Trade and Industry CS Lee Kinyanjui

    ‘We chose availability over quality,’ CS Kinyanjui says on relaxation on fuel standards
  4. April 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Gov’t adjusts fuel standards amid global supply concerns By Olive Burrows April 30, 2026 08:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Investments, Trade and Industry CS Lee Kinyanjui during a past meeting.

    Gov’t adjusts fuel standards amid global supply concerns
  6. Capital News

    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 Disruptions
  7. The Standard

    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
  8. Citizen Digital

    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

Friday 14 August

  1. MP calls for action against man accused of terrorising Kirinyaga village

    Residents and leaders in Karaini village have raised alarm over a man accused of sexually harassing women and traders, issuing death threats, and other offences over four months. Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari has publicly called on security agencies to take action against the accused man.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US Senate approves Agoa extension through December 2028

    The US Senate has approved a two-year, four-month extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act, allowing duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African exports through December 31, 2028. Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry said the extension provides predictability for manufacturers and protects the apparel sector, which represents 70 per cent of Kenya's total exports to the United States.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Dongo Kundu SEZ attracts pharmaceutical glass manufacturer despite infrastructure delays

    Milly Glass SEZ Ltd plans to establish Africa's first pharmaceutical glass bottle manufacturing plant in Mombasa's Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone on 15 acres, targeting production of 300,000 amber bottles monthly by July 2027, but slow infrastructure rollout continues to delay large-scale private investment in the zone.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Cabinet Secretary urges private firms to list on NSE

    Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has urged private companies to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, saying it would unlock access to long-term capital and support business expansion, while offering benefits including increased liquidity, tax incentives, and improved corporate governance.

    11 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 18 June

  1. Global leaders urge action to protect 30% of oceans by 2030

    At the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former US Secretary of State John Kerry warned that countries risk missing the goal of protecting 30 per cent of oceans by 2030, calling on governments and stakeholders to translate promises into meaningful action to reverse environmental degradation.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kenya hosts 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa

    Deputy President Kindiki opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, affirming the government's commitment to preserve Kenya's ocean for economic growth and future generations. President Ruto highlighted in a video-link address that the ocean powers industries and feeds families but faces threats including global warming, plastic pollution, and illegal fishing.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. President Ruto visits Finland after concluding Norway tour

    President William Ruto arrived in Helsinki for a two-day state visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations, trade, investment, technology partnerships, and cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development. During his preceding Norway visit, Ruto met with Norwegian officials and businesses to advance Kenya-Norway cooperation on shipping, blue economy, and sovereign wealth fund management, resulting in Norwegian firms' commitment to recruit 120 Kenyan seafarers by end-of-year and 1,000 more by 2030.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ruto pitches Kenya to Norwegian investors as African gateway

    President Ruto told Norwegian investors at a business forum in Oslo that Kenya offers clean energy, regional connectivity, and a young workforce as an attractive investment hub for expanding across Africa. The two countries are deepening cooperation in electric mobility, the blue economy, and fisheries, with bilateral trade currently at $54 million in 2025 but targeted to reach $500 million.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Ruto pitches Kenya as investment destination to Norwegian entrepreneurs

    President Ruto told Norwegian business leaders at a forum in Oslo that Kenya offers a young workforce, strategic continental location, and clean energy systems, while highlighting Norway's expertise in clean energy, maritime technology, and sustainable fisheries as complementary strengths for partnership.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Rising costs dampen International Flower Trade Expo

    The International Flower Trade Expo 2026, held in Nairobi under the theme "Shaping the Future of Floriculture," attracted over 210 exhibitors and hundreds of international buyers. The event featured a striking butterfly floral installation by Sosiani Flowers that became a popular photo backdrop.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ruto and Ramaphosa sign cooperation deals between Kenya and South Africa

    President William Ruto pledged to deepen economic, diplomatic, and strategic ties with South Africa during a State Visit to Pretoria, saying the two nations are key players in elevating Africa's voice on the global stage and positioning themselves as drivers of Africa's transformation.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Government signs Ksh.4 billion agreement for county industrial parks phase two

    The national and county governments have signed a Ksh.4 billion agreement on the second phase of establishing 16 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). President William Ruto said the government has already disbursed Ksh.8.5 billion for CAIPs and is investing an additional Ksh.2.4 billion in common user facilities to support industrialisation and economic transformation.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Accurate measurements critical for consumer protection and policy credibility

    Experts at World Metrology Day 2026 commemoration warned that unreliable measurement systems in everyday products like bread, meat, and fuel lead to unfair trade, weak policies, and loss of public trust. Trusted, accurate measurements are essential for sound governance, market fairness, and strengthening economies across health, agriculture, energy, and consumer protection sectors.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. 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.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. 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.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  1. 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

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