Also known as: Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi · Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi · Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi · CS Opiyo Wandayi
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary who assured Kenya fuel supply is secure despite Middle East conflict.
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The Standard
… You called us for a meeting with myself, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davies Chirchir and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. …
I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki saysThe Standard
… You called us for a meeting with myself, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davies Chirchir and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. …
I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki saysThe Standard
… Kennedy Kaunda, CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association (EATGDA), went viral on May 18 after interrupting Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi at Transcom House to declare no agreement had been reached. …
'With all due respect, there's no deal': Kaunda breaks silence on bribery claimsCitizen Digital
… We actually had 3 CSs in that meeting, Chirchir, Wandayi and CS Mbadi,” Kinyua stated. …
Tourist Guide Association boss Kennedy Kaunda says he was unaware of meeting that ended fuel price strikeCitizen Digital
… 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The meeting, which began shortly after 4pm on Monday, brought together top government officials, including Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi …
From Transcom to Harambee House: The high-stakes drama behind fuel strike dealCitizen Digital
… The crisis meeting, held at Harambee House, brought together members of the Transport Sector Alliance, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, his Energy counterpart Opiyo Wandayi and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. …
Transport services gradually resume after fuel price strike suspensionCapital News
… His remarks came in response to recent comments by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, who attributed the rise in fuel prices to instability around the Strait of Hormuz. …
Gachagua Dismisses Hormuz Narrative as “Hot Air” Amid Fuel Price DebateCitizen Digital
Matatu strike called off for one week to allow for fuel price negotiations By Moses Kinyanjui May 19, 2026 01:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi addressing the pr …
Matatu strike called off for one week to allow for fuel price negotiationsCapital News
… Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi described the agreement as a major breakthrough and defended government efforts to cushion Kenyans from rising fuel costs driven by global market pressures. …
Sakaja Seeks Loan Amnesty for Matatu Operators as Government Suspends Fuel Strike for a WeekCapital News
… Leading the shift in tone was transport stakeholder representative Kennedy Kaunda, who had publicly contradicted Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during chaotic scenes at Transcom House on Monday night, after the government prematurely announced a breakthrough in talks. …
Matatu operators suspend nationwide strike for one week in fresh talksEng. Kipkemoi Kibias, the acting Managing Director of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, has denied allegations that he delayed the CEO recruitment process to continue serving in an acting capacity. Kibias attributed delays to circumstances from ongoing court proceedings that affected the Board's quorum and ability to complete the process within expected timelines.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias, the acting Managing Director of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, has denied allegations that he delayed the CEO recruitment process to continue serving in an acting capacity. Kibias attributed delays to circumstances from ongoing court proceedings that affected the Board's quorum and ability to complete the process within expected timelines.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hours after President William Ruto unveiled Vision 2060, allied leaders fanned out across the country to rally support for the long-term development blueprint, which they describe as transformative and capable of accelerating Kenya towards first-world economy status. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called on political leaders to embrace constructive dialogue and focus on development.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Internal Security warned politicians against recruiting criminal gangs or exploiting young people to intimidate opponents and disrupt public gatherings, threatening legal action against those found culpable. He urged young people to reject political recruitment and resolve differences through elections rather than violence.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 250 exhibitors from 27 countries are meeting in Nairobi from Wednesday through Friday for the 11th Solarexpo Kenya and 13th Power & Energy Kenya exhibitions at the Carnivore Grounds. The trade fairs will showcase solar, power generation and energy technologies as Kenya's solar sector grows, with solar currently contributing 540.9 megawatts or about 14.7 per cent of the country's installed electricity capacity.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Turkana residents are calling for transparency and revenue-sharing agreements to be finalized before oil production begins, seeking clarity on how much revenue will reach the county and host communities, how community shares will be managed, and what decision-making role residents will have in the resource.
28 July 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 →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on parents to take greater responsibility for their children's upbringing and shield them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into criminal activities. He emphasised the family as the first line of defence and urged closer collaboration between parents, teachers, and school administrators to foster discipline and prevent youth involvement in crime.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned parents to monitor their children's behaviour and social circles to prevent them from being recruited into political goonism and other forms of political violence. He called on parents, teachers and community leaders to work together to steer learners towards education and productive activities instead of allowing them to be exploited during political tensions.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga has affirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement will form a coalition with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that combined support from the two parties would yield about 17 million votes.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have appointed five members each to a joint committee tasked with harmonising their policy priorities and crafting a common agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi urged the Luo community to support President William Ruto's re-election.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration says the Government's reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers to government services, development opportunities and democratic participation, following a presidential directive to issue ID documents to eligible Kenyans without unnecessary obstacles.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said the Government's ongoing reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers that have long prevented many Kenyans from accessing government services, development opportunities and democratic participation. President William Ruto directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said President Ruto has directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles. Omollo stated the reform is aimed at removing barriers that have denied many Kenyans access to government services and economic opportunities.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has retained fuel prices in its review for the month beginning July 15, 2026, with petrol at Ksh.214.03, diesel at Ksh.222.86, and kerosene at Ksh.191.38 in Nairobi. EPRA attributed the stable prices to government intervention aimed at protecting consumers from global price shocks.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyan government has extended the reduced 8 percent VAT on petroleum products for three additional months until October 14, and will inject Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy during the July/August 2026 fuel pricing cycle to help shield consumers from global oil market volatility and prevent fuel price increases.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has extended an 8 per cent Value Added Tax reduction on petroleum products for three more months until October 14, 2026, and approved a Ksh.945 million subsidy for the July–August fuel pricing cycle to protect consumers from rising global oil prices and Middle East tensions.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said Kenya holds adequate fuel stocks and that Middle East conflict has not disrupted petroleum product availability, crediting the Government-to-Government fuel import arrangement for protecting the country from supply disruptions and price volatility.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has extended the reduced 8 percent Value Added Tax on petroleum products for another three months until October 14, 2026, to cushion consumers from rising global oil market uncertainty. The extension also includes a Sh945 million injection from the Petroleum Development Levy during July-August 2026 to stabilize pump prices.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has extended the reduced 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products for three more months until October 14, 2026, to shield motorists, businesses and households from volatile global oil prices. The Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary said the extension was made in consultation with the National Treasury, and the government will also inject Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy during July-August 2026 to stabilise pump prices.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged churches to remain sanctuaries of peace and unity, urging religious leaders to use pulpits to promote peace and national cohesion rather than political intolerance. He said Kenya's progress depends on leaders and citizens embracing inclusivity while rejecting politics that divide communities along ethnic, regional and political lines.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged religious leaders to ensure church pulpits are used to promote peace, unity, truth and national cohesion rather than political intolerance and divisive rhetoric. He stated that churches should not offer platforms to leaders who preach division, hatred and tribalism.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga defended recent remarks he made at State House, clarifying that his comments had been misunderstood. Speaking at an economic empowerment event in Gem, Siaya County, Oburu said he meant to reference visionary leadership rather than dictatorship.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo addressed a church service in Siaya County, emphasising that leadership should be measured by integrity and service delivery rather than political confrontation, and cautioning against divisive politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. He highlighted the government's administrative reforms, noting that more than 1,800 administrative units, including 74 sub-counties, have been operationalised.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has called on institutions to embrace renewable energy to lower the cost of electricity and address power outages. The CS spoke after commissioning a solar-powered hybrid system at Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, supported by the European Union and UNODC.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has urged institutions to embrace renewable energy as part of efforts to reduce electricity costs, citing reliability and cost-effectiveness alongside environmental benefits. He made the remarks after commissioning a solar-powered hybrid system at Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, a project supported by the European Union and UNODC.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leaders including Junet Mohamed and Opiyo Wandayi have accused the Linda Mwananchi faction led by Senator Edwin Sifuna of being used by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to divide the party. The leaders also challenged DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua over his political activities in Nairobi.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leaders led by Junet Mohamed and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi accused the Linda Mwananchi faction of being used by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to divide the party, claiming they are misleading Kenyans. They also challenged DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, saying Nairobi belongs to ODM.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said he did a favour to Governor James Orengo by dropping his own 2022 gubernatorial bid at the behest of late Prime Minister Raila Odinga, dismissing Orengo's recent claims that he helped him out of prison as political gimmicks aimed at deflecting accountability.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi responded to Siaya governor James Orengo's claims of helping him out of prison, saying he had also done Orengo a favour by dropping his governorship bid in 2022 at the request of late former prime minister Raila Odinga. Wandayi suggested that if they had proceeded to nominations, "he would have seen dust," and accused Orengo of using political gimmicks to avoid accountability.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has signed a new agreement with Rwanda enabling the landlocked country to import fuel through Kenya Pipeline Company's pipelines and storage systems, reversing a shift made over a decade ago when Rwanda rerouted imports through Tanzania. Oil marketers currently import about 90 per cent of Rwanda's fuel through Tanzania's Central Transport Corridor, with Kenya accounting for about 10 per cent.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →