… According to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, the reforms are designed to transition Kenya from a single-buyer electricity system to a more competitive market structure. …
Government opens up power sector to competition, reduces KPLC monopolyKenya Minute.
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Opiyo Wandayi
Also known as: Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi · Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi
Opiyo Wandayi — Energy Cabinet Secretary managing Kenya's fuel supply and commercial oil production transition.
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- May 2026
… Present were Cabinet Secretaries Migos Ogamba (Education) and Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, Anglican Church Maseno West Bishop Emeritus Joseph Wasonga, Maseno Board of Management Chairman Ambrose Weda, and Maseno School Alumni Association Chairman Joe A …
President Ruto pledges to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno SchoolCS Wandayi says Turkana Oil production to go commercial by end of 2026 By Moses Kinyanjui May 06, 2026 02:59 (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 Energy a …
CS Wandayi says Turkana Oil production to go commercial by end of 2026NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 — Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has attributed the recent fuel shortages reported at select petrol stations to a technical and administrative hitch, assuring Kenyans that the disruption is being resolved and normal supply will be restored within hou …
Fuel shortage: Wandayi cites technical hitch, assures normal supply within hoursCS Wandayi: Technical and administrative hitch 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 Voc …
CS Wandayi: Technical and administrative hitch to blame for temporary fuel shortageEnergy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi now says a fuel shortage reported in parts of the country is being resolved. …
Why Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortagesKenya is set to begin commercial oil production by December 2026, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has announced. …
Why Kenya will refine its oil in Tanzania, Wandayi explains… The group also referenced assurances made by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to Parliament in early April that the country had an adequate fuel supply and that quality standards remained intact. …
Lobby group protests plan to relax fuel standards- April 2026
… We will take every step necessary - including legal action -to protect our reputation and that of our Directors.” The controversy emerged after Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi ordered the withdrawal of 60,000 metric tonnes of fuel imported by One Petroleum Limited, citing …
One Petroleum defends role in fuel import probe, says everything approved by Gov't
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Government transitions Kenya electricity sector from monopoly to competition
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The government has gazetted new electricity market regulations designed to shift Kenya from a single-buyer system to a competitive market structure where generators, distributors, retailers, and eligible large consumers can trade power through bilateral contracts and spot markets. The framework introduces open access to the national transmission and distribution grid under regulated conditions.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 12 May
Government transitions Kenya electricity sector from monopoly to competition
The government has gazetted new electricity market regulations designed to shift Kenya from a single-buyer system to a competitive market structure where generators, distributors, retailers, and eligible large consumers can trade power through bilateral contracts and spot markets. The framework introduces open access to the national transmission and distribution grid under regulated conditions.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 8 May
President Ruto pledges 40 modern classrooms for Maseno School
President William Ruto pledged to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno School in Kisumu to benefit 1,600 students, with 20 classrooms to be completed before the end of the year to allow admission of an additional 800 students in January 2027. The Ministry of Lands and Housing will also build dormitories for 2,000 students and the Education ministry will construct a multipurpose hall.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Standard accuses officials of lies over fuel shortage
The Standard alleges that government officials have made false claims and deployed public relations spin regarding fuel supply over the past two months, with Energy Cabinet Secretary Wandayi attributing the shortage to technical issues.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 5 May
Kenya's Turkana oil production to go commercial by end of 2026
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi told the Senate that Kenya will begin commercial oil production from South Lokichar, Turkana County, by the end of 2026, with daily output starting at 20,000 barrels and progressing to 50,000 barrels per day.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Energy Cabinet Secretary says fuel shortage being resolved
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said in a statement dated Wednesday, May 6, that a fuel shortage reported in parts of the country is being resolved, attributing the disruption to a technical and administrative hitch that affected supply.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya to begin commercial oil production by December 2026
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced that Kenya is set to begin commercial oil production by December 2026 from South Lokichar after completing all necessary processes.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 1 May
Mtetezi protests government plan to relax fuel standards
Mtetezi, a grassroots economic justice movement, has raised concerns about the government's plans to relax fuel quality standards, warning the move could expose Kenyans to health risks and undermine regulatory systems. The group questions the policy shift, noting that similar high-sulphur fuel was rejected in March and dismissed senior officials, yet the government is now considering allowing fuel of comparable substandard characteristics.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 23 April
One Petroleum says fuel import deal had government approval
One Petroleum Limited defended its role in a controversial petroleum import deal, stating it followed due procedure and that all aspects—quantity, price, and quality—were approved by the Ministry of Energy in writing with formal waivers. The company said it responded to a written government request for an emergency cargo of 35,000 to 85,000 metric tonnes and that by April 7, about 20 per cent had been paid for and collected by oil marketing companies.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →