Kenyan government ministry overseeing petroleum supply, energy policy, renewable energy integration, and clean cooking transitions across the sector.
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Capital 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 wasteCapital 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 strainEnergy 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 →