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Epra boosts Kenya’s EV revolution by removing charging cap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Under the current framework, EV operators enjoy special tariffs of Sh8 per kWh during off-peak hours and Sh16 per kWh during peak hours.

March sees record power outages across Kenya - EPRA report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

While the overall average duration and frequency of outages slightly improved compared to 2024, many customers still endured prolonged interruptions,...

Kenya records five-year peak in electricity demand amid shift to renewable energy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

Large-scale industrial and commercial consumers benefited from the Time-of-Use (ToU) tariff, saving roughly Sh1.438 billion by shifting 180.3 GWh of e...

EPRA shuts 12 filling stations for selling adulterated and export-bound fuel
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

The affected outlets include Riva Petroleum Bahati Service Station in Nakuru, Kambero Filling Station in Kisumu, King Size Filling Station in Machakos...

Electricity consumption surges, pushing Kenya’s grid to record levels
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

The trend has prompted major producers, including the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), to boost output to keep pace with consumption.

Bill seeks to mandate outage plans to prevent Kenya’s costly blackouts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

Currently, at least 25 power plants supply the national grid, operated by both government-owned and independent companies.

Motorists demand disbandment of EPRA over unfair fuel pricing, say Kenyans are being exploited
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

The association said the monthly price revisions have become a “circus” designed to keep the public anxious and condition Kenyans to accept unpredicta...

Petrol, diesel and kerosene pump prices drop slightly in latest EPRA review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

The maximum retail prices for super petrol, diesel and kerosene have dropped by Sh0.79, Sh0.11 and Sh0.80 per litre, respectively.

CBK records rising global oil prices ahead of EPRA’s fuel price review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

CBK said the surge is linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in global supply chains.

Kenya to require foreign oil firms to partner locally under new EPRA regulations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has outlined several proposed rules aimed at boosting local participation, tightening cost oversight, an...

KETRACO officials under fire over Sh7 billion Inabensa contract penalty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

The controversy revolves around the Lessos–Tororo transmission line, awarded in 2014 to Inabensa to transmit power from the Marsabit wind farm.

Fuel prices for petrol and kerosene drop by Sh1 as diesel remains unchanged
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 14, 2025

In Nairobi, motorists will now pay Sh185.31 for Super Petrol, Sh171.58 for diesel, and Sh155.58 for kerosene.

MPs unlock funds to revive 13 mini-grids in six remote counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

The affected counties, Mandera, Samburu, Wajir, Turkana, Marsabit, and Lamu, will finally see a boost in rural electrification following the Public In...

Fuel prices set to rise in 2026 following EPRA’s profit formula changes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

EPRA’s director of Petroleum and Gas, Edward Kinyua, defended the authority, saying the adjustments were based on findings from a review carried out i...

EPRA under fire for Sh20m advance payment on vehicles still in production
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The Auditor General noted that full payment was made before delivery, which went against Section 146 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act,...

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi under fire as MPs question impact of Sh1.4 trillion oil deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Monday announced new fuel prices for the period running from July 15 to August 14, 2025, increasin...

Motorists demand full refund of road levies, say fuel price hike illegal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) blamed the government for deliberately inflating fuel prices and misusing the road levy under what they termed as...

Treasury CS John Mbadi explains why State shunned subsidy as fuel prices hike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Fuel subsidies previously helped keep prices in check, preventing increases of up to Sh9 per litre for diesel, Sh7 for petrol, and Sh8 for kerosene. B...

Government refutes claims of road levy securitisation, attributes fuel hikes to global prices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said fuel prices are computed transparently based on global import costs and legally set tax structures.

Pain at the pump as fuel prices rise in latest EPRA review
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

In its latest monthly review, EPRA revealed that pump prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene will rise by Sh8.99, Sh8.67, and Sh9.65 per litre,...

EPRA flags 17 fuel stations for adulteration, illegal dumping in latest crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

In Nairobi’s Tassia estate, Sakina Service Station was found offering super petrol originally intended for export. The operator paid Sh2,866,116 in ta...

Kenya Power spent Sh151.7 billion, including billions on idle power, to guarantee supply – Wandayi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

KenGen’s geothermal plants—Olkaria II, IV, IAU, V, and Olkaria I Unit 6—received Sh115.7 billion, while major hydroelectric stations across the countr...

EPRA shuts down illegal gas refilling plant in Mombasa's Majengo in multi-agency raid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

EPRA said the unlicensed facility was refilling and rebranding LPG cylinders from various licensed brands without obtaining their written consent.

Kenyans to pay more for super petrol, less for diesel and kerosene after latest EPRA price review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

In Nairobi, the new retail price for super petrol will be Sh177.32, diesel Sh162.91, and kerosene Sh146.93 per litre.

EPRA shuts Mombasa fuel siphoning den, recovers 23,000 litres of diesel
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

The operation targeted what was described as a “major unlawful fuel siphoning den” in the area.

Fuel prices unchanged for third consecutive month as EPRA maintains current pump rates
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Super Petrol will retail at Sh174.63, Diesel at Sh164.86 and Kerosene at Sh148.99 in Nairobi.

Over 150 illegal fuel dens in Industrial Area demolished in major multi-agency operation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The operation's primary aim was to clear the illegal structures and prevent further illegal activities within the gazetted areas of Nairobi’s fuel dep...

EPRA raises LPG entry bar to 30,000 cylinders for dealers to curb cartels
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

This is a sharp rise from the current threshold of 5,000 cylinders and is expected to shake up the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry by locking o...

Kenyans consume more power than ever as production reaches all-time high
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

The continued rise in both production and consumption points to increased economic activity, particularly in the manufacturing sector and among large...

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