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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Capital News
… 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 hoursCitizen Digital
… 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 shortageCapital News
… 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 DisruptionsThe Standard
… 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 strainKenya 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Kenya's Energy Ministry has withdrawn a retail electricity tariff review application submitted by KPLC on March 31, citing the need to protect households, businesses and industries from cost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 →