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 defending fuel pricing measures and withdrawing Kenya Power tariff review application to shield households from cost increases.
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The Standard
… 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 monopolyCitizen Digital
… 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 SchoolCitizen Digital
CS 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 2026Capital News
NAIROBI, 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 hoursCitizen Digital
CS 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 shortageThe Standard
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi now says a fuel shortage reported in parts of the country is being resolved. …
Why Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortagesThe Standard
Kenya 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 explainsThe Standard
… 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 standardsCitizen Digital
… 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'tThe Orange Democratic Movement has instructed its supporters not to participate in June 25 anniversary protests planned for next Thursday, with ODM leaders affirming the party's commitment to the broad-based government and preference for victim compensation efforts over further demonstrations.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has instructed its supporters not to participate in June 25 anniversary protests planned for next Thursday, with ODM leaders affirming the party's commitment to the broad-based government and preference for victim compensation efforts over further demonstrations.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is accelerating plans to transform the sugar industry into a major power and biofuel producer, with the government pushing sugar factories to supply power to the national grid and expand ethanol production to reduce fuel imports and strengthen energy security.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government's fuel pricing measures, stating that interventions through the Petroleum Development Levy have helped shield Kenyans from rising fuel costs, with diesel prices cut by Sh10.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has sharply reduced funding to the energy and petroleum sectors despite spending billions of shillings to shield motorists from record fuel prices.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi said a newly signed US-Iran peace agreement could ease Middle East tensions, potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz maritime route through which Kenya imports fuel, lower global oil prices, and reduce pump prices in Kenya from next month.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has temporarily suspended the appointment of Mercylinnete Rotich, Janerose Gatwiri, and Nick Ochola to the KETRACO board after a petition challenged the recruitment. The court also restrained the three appointees from performing board functions pending the inter partes hearing.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has yielded to public pressure and directed Kenya Power to withdraw an application that would have increased power prices, easing potential strain on Kenyan households and businesses.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Roselyne Aburili has ordered Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi, EPRA, and the Attorney General to file responses within 14 days in a petition by Nairobi resident Francis Awino challenging the constitutionality and legality of the fuel pricing process. Awino is seeking orders to stop the government from hiking petroleum prices beyond those announced by EPRA on May 15, 2026, arguing the case concerns the legality of the pricing process rather than the price itself.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has withdrawn Kenya Power's proposed retail electricity tariff review application that had been submitted to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, preventing potential electricity cost increases from July 1 through 2029. Current tariffs will remain in force, and the withdrawal will not affect continued electricity service delivery.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced that Kenya Power's retail electricity tariff review application, submitted on March 31, has been withdrawn to shield households and businesses from potential cost increases and support economic growth.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto commenced a three-day tour of development projects in northern Kenya, beginning in Wajir South Constituency where he commissioned a Ksh.639 million solar hybrid power plant designed to provide electricity to 8,565 households.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi says fuel prices could drop sooner than expected, citing easing pressures in international markets and changing global demand and supply patterns. The government has also stepped up measures to stabilize fuel supply across the country.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto concluded his five-day tour of Coast counties by launching a KSh3 billion electricity sub-station in Mariakani, Kilifi County, and laying the foundation stone for a KSh600 million market and affordable housing project at Makupa, Mombasa County. The President said the government aims to stabilize power supply to the region to drive economic development, citing low electricity voltage from expensive thermal energy as a regional problem.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto concluded a five-day tour of coastal counties by launching a KSh3 billion electricity sub-station in Mariakani, Kilifi County, and laying a foundation stone for a KSh600 million market and housing project in Mombasa. Ruto said the new substation will carry electricity from Ethiopia and Naivasha to power coastal industries and create jobs.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto has announced government investment of more than Ksh.10 billion in blue economy projects at the Coast, including five fish landing sites, three fish markets, 272 modern fishing boats, a Ksh.1.5 billion hatchery, and a Ksh.2 billion Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County, aimed at strengthening families dependent on fishing.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed reports questioning his involvement in ending the fuel crisis, stating he was central to finding a solution as directed by President William Ruto through a whole-of-government approach. Kindiki said he chaired a meeting with Cabinet Secretaries before they met stakeholders to resolve the matter.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed claims he was absent during the fuel crisis that triggered a matatu strike, stating he was central to resolving the impasse through a whole-of-government approach as directed by President William Ruto. He said he chaired a meeting with Cabinet Secretaries before they met transport sector stakeholders.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed claims he was absent during the fuel crisis and matatu strike, stating he was central to solving the impasse through a whole-of-government approach and had chaired meetings with Cabinet Secretaries and transport stakeholders as directed by President William Ruto.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kennedy Kaunda, CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association, said he interrupted Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on May 18 based on goodwill rather than agreement, and was not part of the decision to suspend the matatu strike triggered by fuel price rises.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kennedy Kaunda, CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association, says he attended the first meeting but arrived late to the second meeting on the fuel price crisis, missing crucial parts of negotiations between transport stakeholders and government officials before final remarks were made.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A nationwide matatu strike that lasted two days was called off Tuesday afternoon following negotiations between government and transport operators at Transcom House, Harambee House, and State House. The government tapped its fuel stabilisation fund to secure the agreement after operators initially demanded a Ksh.46 cut in diesel prices.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public transport services resumed across Kenya following suspension of a nationwide fuel price strike, with a seven-day negotiation window brokered between the government and transport stakeholders. After two days of disruption, PSV operators returned to roads in Nairobi, Machakos, Busia, Kajiado, Kisii, Meru and Nyandarua counties.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed government claims linking rising fuel prices to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Kenya's fuel comes directly from Gulf suppliers and does not pass through the disputed waterway. He blamed the fuel crisis instead on inflated profit margins in the landed cost of petroleum products.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Public transport operators have halted their strike for seven days to allow government negotiations on fuel price reduction. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said both parties agreed to hold "high-level" talks until May 26.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following negotiations, the government and transport sector stakeholders have agreed to suspend the nationwide fuel strike for one week to ease tensions over diesel prices. Governor Sakaja appealed to financial institutions to grant temporary amnesty and flexibility to public transport operators struggling under mounting economic pressure.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Transport sector leaders have suspended a nationwide matatu strike for one week to allow fresh negotiations over diesel prices after rejecting the government's initial fuel deal on Monday. The suspension follows talks between government officials and public transport leaders, with operators prepared to resume industrial action if no meaningful agreement is reached within seven days.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
The government and transport sector stakeholders have suspended a nationwide fuel strike for one week following negotiations over diesel prices. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the suspension allows further talks on fuel pricing and public transport concerns, noting the government has reduced VAT on petroleum products by eight percent and cut diesel prices by Sh10 per litre.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
A matatu sector representative publicly contradicted Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi and Davis Chirchir on live camera during a press briefing, declaring "there's no deal" after talks over soaring fuel prices that triggered a nationwide matatu strike. Energy CS Wandayi had announced discussions centered on fuel adulteration concerns and a plan to bridge the gap between diesel and petrol prices.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →