Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi Stories

No compensation for blackout losses, Energy CS Wandayi tells businesses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

Wandayi made it clear that under current laws, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company is not required to compensate consumers for financial harm resulti...

National security gets Sh464.9 billion in budget, but gaps remain amid rising threats
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The NIS, for example, has been accorded Sh14 billion less than its boss, Noordi Haji, urged Parliament to approve last month.

State allocates Sh700 million to roll out mandatory e-procurement system from July 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

To prepare for the rollout, the National Treasury has been conducting training sessions for end-users and suppliers.

Affordable housing drive boosted as housing receives Sh128.3 billion in 2025/26 budget
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 12, 2025

Mbadi underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the country’s housing deficit and improving urban infrastructure.

Treasury proposes stricter measures for tax defaulters, relief for compliant taxpayers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

One of the key proposals is to expand the scope of agency notices to include non-resident persons, allowing the commissioner to recover unpaid taxes f...

Kenya boosts medical interns' support with Sh4.3bn allocation in 2025/26 health budget
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2025

The total health budget has increased to Sh138 billion for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, up from Sh123 billion—a reversal of three consecutive years of b...

Kenya cuts environment budget to Sh103.8 billion despite climate change pressures
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 12, 2025

One of the most notable cuts is in funding for expanding access to clean and adequate water for both domestic and agricultural use, which has dropped...

Treasury allocates Sh23bn to bolster governance and anti-graft efforts in 2025/26 budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the funds aim to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability across the public service.

Kenya doubles down on One-China Policy to woo Beijing
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 10, 2025

In a move that leaves no room for ambiguity, Mudavadi underscored that Nairobi “does not, and will not”, recognise Taiwan as an independent state.

Treasury CS Mbadi dismisses claims of new taxes on bread, milk, and unga in Finance Bill 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

CS Mbadi said the Finance Bill does not propose any VAT on essential goods, and insisted the rumours are being pushed by people with personal interest...

Treasury orders Education ministry to cut Sh11 billion exam costs, end overseas printing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Mbadi’s comments follow public uproar over reports that the government planned to end the national exam fee waiver, which has been in place since 2015...

Kenya secures Sh65 billion Chinese deal to boost local vaccine and medicine manufacturing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

The initiative is part of a broader strategy to build domestic capacity, reduce reliance on medical imports and enhance healthcare resilience.

Tough week for Kagwe as MPs demand lease documents, tender records in sugar mill probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

The legislators have expressed serious concerns over transparency and demand a full account of the leasing process to ensure that the interests of far...

Duale scraps attachment fees for KMTC students at national referral hospitals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2025

Duale urged the KMTC leadership to continually review and align course offerings with national health priorities.

Education CS Ogamba defends career pathway rollout for Grade 9
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Ogamba said the move is meant to help learners make informed decisions.

Mbadi, Miano make new appointments across ministries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano also made new appointments to her docket, naming Nicanor Sabula and Fred Kaigua to the Board of Directors of t...

Mining CS Hassan Joho urges police to stop arbitrary arrests of fishermen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Joho stressed that arresting fishermen should not be the routine way to enforce the law.

Mbadi blasts counties over Sh40bn pension arrears, calls non-remittance ‘theft’
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

Mbadi decried the persistent non-remittance of pension dues by counties, terming it a significant challenge to the viability of public pension systems...

Kenya launches panel to review health benefit tariffs, promote equity and cost-effective care
Charity Kilei  |  May 26, 2025

The committee will conduct thorough reviews, analyse Kenya’s disease burden, and provide expert recommendations to inform policy decisions grounded in...

Government clears Sh118.3bn pending bills in Q1 2025 as Treasury pushes to cut arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

According to Treasury data, the reduction is partly attributed to the ongoing settlements in the infrastructure docket.

Parents to start paying exam fees from next year as government ends decade-long waiver
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

Mbadi said starting next year, the Ministry of Education will introduce a differentiated model for charging examination fees, where only learners from...

Cheptumo credits male champions, religious leaders for FGM fight progress, urges sustained partnerships
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 22, 2025

Cheptumo said community involvement remains central to her ministry's strategy, revealing that six declarations have been signed with elders in areas...

Treasury CS Mbadi invites public input for June 12 Budget Statement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

The budget will cover the 2025/26 financial year and aims to address economic recovery, the cost of living, job creation, and the government’s develop...

Kenya to increase WHO contributions by 20pc as part of global health funding push
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

The WHO donor base expanded this year with both long-standing supporters and new contributors providing fresh voluntary funding.

Over 50pc of public institutions don't report disability employment data, Labour ministry warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 21, 2025

Labour CS Alfred Mutua said failure by a majority of institutions to submit the required data goes against the Persons with Disabilities Act No.14 of...

Treasury tightens PPP rules amid public outrage over secretive infrastructure deals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

The directive responds directly to public outrage over projects like the failed proposal by the Adani Group of India to lease the Jomo Kenyatta Intern...

Gender ministry faces Sh4.3bn shortfall amid rush to deliver Ruto's cultural agenda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

Appearing before the National Assembly’s Sports and Culture Committee, Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo said the ministry needs Sh3.05 billion...

Kenya had to act, Mudavadi speaks on Uganda's opposition leader Besigye's arrest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

Mudavadi said the reasons for Besigye’s presence in Kenya “were not quite clear.”

Treasury doubles budget for Turkana oil project as Kenya accelerates path to commercial production
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

With Gulf Energy now in charge and the government laying down groundwork for field development plan approval, the project appears to be gaining fresh...

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