… 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. …
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Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum hosts the Green Hydrogen Symposium 2026 and manages fuel pricing, supply, and quality standards.
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- May 2026
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 stage… 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 Reforms… 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 Revolution… 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 Hike… 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 waste… In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said the temporary disruptions affected only isolated filling stations in parts of the country and were linked to challenges within the downstream petroleum supply chain. …
Fuel shortage: Wandayi cites technical hitch, assures normal supply within hours… itch to blame for temporary fuel shortage By Citizen Reporter May 06, 2026 10:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi Audio By Vocalize The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum …
CS Wandayi: Technical and administrative hitch to blame for temporary fuel shortage- April 2026
… According to the statement, stakeholders in the petroleum sector, including the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, had raised concerns over the supply constraints, prompting urgent government intervention. …
Govt Temporarily Relaxes Fuel Standards Amid Global Supply Disruptions… The decision follows mounting concerns from players in the petroleum sector, who have struggled to source fuel that meets Kenya’s current, stricter standards.To cushion the country from potential shortages, Kinyanjui said the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, under the guidance o …
Govt relaxes fuel standards to avert shortages amid global supply strain
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LSK threatens legal action over fuel and electricity price hikes
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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 →
Monday 18 May
LSK threatens legal action over fuel and electricity price hikes
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 hosts fourth green hydrogen symposium in May
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 →
Sunday 17 May
CS Wandayi defends G-to-G fuel deal, rejects Gachagua criticism
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 →
Saturday 16 May
Household air pollution kills 27,000 Kenyans yearly, lawmakers urge action
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 →
Friday 15 May
CS Wandayi attributes Kenya fuel price rise to Middle East crisis
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 →
Thursday 7 May
Marsabit residents sue BP over oil-era toxic waste
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 →
Wednesday 6 May
Energy CS blames technical hitch for fuel shortages
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 CS attributes fuel shortage to technical, administrative hitches
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 →
Thursday 30 April
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 →