Kenyan government ministry overseeing petroleum supply, energy policy, renewable energy integration, and clean cooking transitions across the sector.
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… Regular progress review meetings involving Rerec, contractors, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the World Bank, county governments and other stakeholders have been institutionalised to resolve implementation challenges. …
Agency races against time to wrap up Sh20b WB power projectCitizen Digital
… The event is being held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum through the State Department for Energy, and the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry through the State Department for Trade, underscoring the government's support for expanding investment …
27 Countries Converge on Nairobi for Solarexpo, Power & Energy 2026The Standard
… The workshop brought together officials from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change, development partners, the private sector and education stakeholders. …
Kenya targets climate-smart school mealsThe Standard
… Others are the National Treasury, the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, and other agencies that deal with energy and petroleum. …
KETRACO unveils Sh65b new PPP proposal for high-voltage power linesThe Standard
… 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 stageEnergy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has approved the appointment of Tom Odhiambo Imbo as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of KETRACO, Stephen Kipsang Busieney as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GDC, and Edward Mwirigi Kinyua as Director General of EPRA, effective immediately.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has approved the appointment of Tom Odhiambo Imbo as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of KETRACO, Stephen Kipsang Busieney as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GDC, and Edward Mwirigi Kinyua as Director General of EPRA, effective immediately.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda received 40,000 metric tons of petroleum at the Port of Mombasa's Kipevu Oil Terminal 2 as it shifts to using Kenya as its petroleum import route following agreements signed in June 2026. The Government-to-Government fuel importation programme will use Kenya Pipeline Company's network and storage tanks.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's state-owned National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) is at the centre of a leadership dispute between the National Treasury and the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, both vying for control of the strategic state corporation.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) is embroiled in a leadership dispute between the National Treasury and the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum over control of the state oil firm, amid the government's push to increase oil production.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
A review of Kenya's policy environment for energy crops found the country has made significant progress in putting policies in place, but the next step is to improve coordination and implementation across relevant institutions. Energy crops such as cassava, sugarcane and sweet sorghum could supply feedstock for locally produced bioethanol and help create green jobs, raise rural incomes, and expand access to cleaner cooking fuels.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi dismissed allegations of impropriety in the Government-to-Government refined petroleum arrangement, stating it was established in 2022 to address acute US dollar scarcity that threatened the economy and foreign exchange reserves.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that biofuels are critical to Kenya's goal of universal clean cooking by 2030, with the Kenya National Cooking Transition Strategy envisaging biofuels accounting for about 40 per cent of the clean cooking mix alongside electricity, LPG, biogas and cleaner biomass.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya imported an emergency fuel cargo outside the Government-to-Government arrangement to prevent a jet fuel shortage in late August. The move echoes a controversial March shipment that led to arrests and resignations of senior energy officials and losses for some importers.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is stepping up efforts to modernise its electricity system and increase the integration of renewable energy into the national grid, with the State Department for Energy and Huawei Kenya convening the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 to discuss the country's energy sector future. Smart grids, advanced grid management systems, improved forecasting, digitalisation, demand-side flexibility, power electronics and energy storage were identified as key technologies to strengthen grid stability and integrate more renewable energy.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya could require about 1,000 megawatts of battery energy storage to manage rising electricity demand and accommodate more renewable energy, according to stakeholders at the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026. Peak electricity demand has reached 2,549 MW and is expected to rise to between 2,600 and 2,650 MW by year-end.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (Rerec) is racing to meet a September 30 deadline to complete a World Bank-funded Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project across 14 underserved counties, with eight weeks remaining to commission 31 solar-powered mini-grids in four counties and install 316 solar-powered water pumping systems despite procurement and logistics challenges.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi will host the 11th Solarexpo Kenya and 13th Power & Energy Kenya exhibitions from July 29–31, 2026, bringing together global manufacturers, suppliers, investors and industry professionals for collaboration in renewable energy and power generation.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has begun a nationwide data collection exercise to guide investments in clean cooking technologies for public schools as part of expanding the National School Meals Programme while advancing environmental sustainability. The National School Meals Programme currently serves about 2.6 million learners, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas, urban informal settlements and other vulnerable communities.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has disclosed a public-private partnership proposal to develop five high-voltage electricity transmission lines at a cost of between Sh50 billion and Sh65 billion, with a consortium of three firms having submitted proposals for the projects.
7 July 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 →