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Monday, 15 June 2026
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Mining & Energy

Uranium, diamonds, oil & gas, green hydrogen.

Yesterday

  1. EPRA reduces petrol by 22 cents, diesel drops 10 shillings

    The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced petrol prices by Ksh.0.22 per litre and diesel by Ksh.10 per litre in its monthly review effective June 15, 2026, while kerosene prices remained unchanged.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. EPRA cuts fuel prices for June-July cycle

    The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority reduced Super Petrol by Sh0.22 per litre and Diesel by Sh10.00 per litre effective immediately for 30 days, while Kerosene prices remain unchanged. The reduction reflects movements in global oil prices, exchange rates, and other supply chain cost factors.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 13 June

  1. KETRACO energizes Isinya–Konza transmission line, substation

    Kenya Electricity Transmission Company has energized a 400kV Isinya–Konza transmission line and 400/132/66kV Konza substation to support the national grid, enhance electricity reliability in the lower eastern region, and power Konza Technopolis and emerging industrial developments.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. IAEA chief supports Kenya's nuclear energy strategy

    The head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency has defended Kenya's pursuit of nuclear power despite the country already generating more than 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, arguing that energy decisions must account for future needs beyond current success.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Mining Department proposes Mineral Development Levy in wealth fund bill

    Kenya's State Department for Mining is proposing amendments to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill that include a one percent Mineral Development Levy on gross mineral sales to finance geological research and exploration. The Department is resisting proposals to transfer mineral royalty collection to the Kenya Revenue Authority, citing concerns about disrupting regulatory oversight, while lawmakers push for reforms ensuring transparency and equitable sharing of mineral revenues.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Dangote refinery's gasoline unit expects mid-June return to full capacity

    Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery has reduced its gasoline-making unit (RFCCU) by 34% since May 21 due to insufficient crude feed and a flue gas slide gate valve issue, with repairs nearly complete and full-rate operations expected by mid-June, according to industry monitor IIR Energy.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Nigeria launches inaugural Solar Generator Day in Lagos

    Energy industry leaders, investors, and policymakers convened in Lagos on June 10 for Nigeria's first Solar Generator Day, aimed at accelerating the transition from petrol and diesel generators to renewable energy and expanding electricity access in a country where more than 86 million people lack electricity.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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