Ministry of Energy and Petroleum — Kenyan government agency overseeing energy policy, petroleum supply, fuel standards, and clean energy development, including hosting the 2026 Green Hydrogen Symposium and managing fuel price stabilization.
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… PALOMA, on account of being procured outside the G-to-G framework, with the Product being Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) owned by One Petroleum Ltd “On April 7, 2026, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, issued a Press Release restricting the PMS consignment deliv …
KRA says its role in petroleum supply chain limited to matters falling within its mandateCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 3 – The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has announced the withdrawal of a retail electricity tariff review application that had been submitted by Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) on March 31. …
Energy Ministry Withdraws KPLC Tariff Review Application, Assures Consumers of Stable Electricity SupplyCitizen Digital
… Isaac Kiva, Secretary for Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, says that solar energy is becoming a major driver of Kenya’s transition to clean and reliable energy, He says the country is working towards achieving universal access to electricity and a fully c …
Solar-powered irrigation transforms farming in Tana RiverThe Standard
… During a virtual session on Thursday, Environment and Land Court Judge Mboya Oguttu scheduled the mention date after the petitioners enjoined the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in the suit, in compliance with an earlier court advisory. …
Marsabit residents toxic waste suit against BP set for June mentionThe Standard
… LSK accused the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the National Treasury of approving pricing changes without full transparency, accountability and public participation. …
LSK to sue state over high fuel, power prices amid protestsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum will this week host the Green Hydrogen Symposium 2026 that will bring together global leaders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and industry players as Kenya seeks to entrench itself as a leading clean energy hub. …
Kenya to host green hydrogen symposium as country positions for the global stageCapital News
… ism directed at the Kenya Kwanza administration over the fuel importation programme and challenged Gachagua to address concerns directly with the Ministry of Energy instead of targeting President William Ruto. “If you have any issue concerning the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum …
CS Wandayi Defends G-to-G Fuel Deal, Accuses Gachagua of Politicising Energy ReformsCapital News
… Despite Kenya generating about 92 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources, nearly 69 percent of households still depend on biomass fuels for cooking, according to Esther Wang’ombe, Director of Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. …
Household Air Pollution Claims 27,000 Lives Annually as Lawmakers Push for Clean Cooking RevolutionCapital News
… fuel review for the period between May 15 and June 14, 2026, Wandayi said “the conflict has destabilized international energy markets, leading to higher crude oil prices, freight charges, insurance premiums and supply chain costs worldwide.” “The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum …
CS Wandayi Blames Middle East Crisis for Kenya Fuel Price HikeThe Standard
… During the commencement of the case yesterday, Judge Oguttu Mboya directed that the petition be amended to include the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, which was responsible for overseeing oil exploration activities at the time. …
Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic wasteKenya Revenue Authority told the Senate its role in the petroleum supply chain is limited to customs clearance, tax assessment, levy collection, transit control, and trade facilitation, with procurement and importation remaining the sole mandate of the petroleum ministry.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Revenue Authority told the Senate its role in the petroleum supply chain is limited to customs clearance, tax assessment, levy collection, transit control, and trade facilitation, with procurement and importation remaining the sole mandate of the petroleum ministry.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Energy Ministry has withdrawn a retail electricity tariff review application submitted by KPLC on March 31, citing the need to protect households, businesses and industries from cost escalation while supporting economic growth and sustainable energy sector development.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Tana River, a county in Kenya's ASAL regions, has faced persistent farming challenges due to prolonged droughts and floods. Solar-powered irrigation is transforming agricultural livelihoods for farmers like Ibrahim Wayu, who previously experienced crop losses from both dry spells and flooding.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan pastoralists' lawsuit against British oil company BP over alleged toxic waste dumping is set for mention on June 16 in the Environment and Land Court, after the petitioners added the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to the suit.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has warned it will sue the government if it does not review fuel and electricity pricing decisions, citing revised pump prices and electricity pass-through adjustments that it says have imposed an unsustainable burden on households and businesses.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum will host the Green Hydrogen Symposium 2026 on May 20–21 in Nairobi, bringing together global leaders, investors, and policymakers as the country positions itself as a leading clean energy hub. The event marks the fourth symposium since Kenya launched its Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap in 2023.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government-to-government fuel importation framework, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of politicising energy sector reforms and misleading the public. Wandayi argued that the G-to-G arrangement predates the current administration and that the government's reforms aim to ensure stable fuel supply and cushion Kenyans from global oil price shocks.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
Health researchers and energy experts warned at a regional climate forum in Nairobi that household air pollution from firewood, charcoal, and biomass fuels kills an estimated 27,000 people annually in Kenya, with deaths largely linked to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. Lawmakers called for urgent investments in clean cooking technologies across Africa, where nearly one billion people still rely on polluting fuels for daily cooking.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has attributed the latest increase in Kenya's fuel prices to the ongoing Middle East crisis, which has destabilized international energy markets and increased crude oil prices, freight charges, and supply chain costs. The Government has deployed approximately Sh5 billion through the Petroleum Development Levy to moderate diesel and kerosene price increases and maintained kerosene prices at current levels to protect vulnerable households.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Residents of Kargi and Kalacha in Marsabit County have filed a lawsuit at the Environment and Land Court in Isiolo against BP PLC over alleged environmental pollution from oil exploration activities in the 1980s, accusing the company and its predecessor Amoco Corporation of improperly disposing toxic and radioactive waste that allegedly contaminated water sources and caused illness and livestock losses.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi attributed fuel shortages at select petrol stations to a technical and administrative hitch in the downstream petroleum supply chain, assuring Kenyans that normal supply would be restored by end of day and that the country has adequate fuel stocks.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi attributed temporary fuel shortages at some filling stations to technical and administrative hitches, and limited uptake by a few oil marketing companies. He said deliveries are being normalised and normal supply across the country will be attained by the end of the day.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →