KPLC Stories

MPs raise alarm over Kenya Power’s Sh4.4 billion loss, operational inefficiencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The committee was also alerted to KPLC’s heavy exposure to foreign exchange losses, which have reached Sh23 billion due to loans and power purchase ag...

KPL introduces cash prices for player and manager of the month
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 12, 2025

The Player of the Month winner will receive Sh50,000, while four players have already been shortlisted. Similarly, four managers are in contention for...

Government shifts cargo clearance to Nairobi, Naivasha in bid to decongest Mombasa Port
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Under the new arrangement, containerised cargo destined for Mombasa will be cleared at Container Freight Stations (CFSs), while cargo bound for Nairob...

KCSE exam papers to be airlifted in flood-hit regions - CS Julius Ogamba
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Results for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) will be released from December,...

Government to release KPSEA and KJSEA results in December, KCSE results in January next year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

noted that the government had made adequate preparations to ensure all national examinations run smoothly and are released on schedule.

KPSEA, KJSEA exams proceeding smoothly nationwide - PS Raymond Omollo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

PS Omollo explained that the Interior Ministry is working closely with the Education Ministry to provide security and logistical support.

CS Wandayi, senators clash over county wayleave fees in Energy Bill debate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

This change would allow counties direct control over fees from electricity lines, substations, and other state-owned infrastructure running through pu...

Ministry of Education addresses missing exam papers in KJSEA rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Education PS Julius Bitok says all missing papers have been replaced, exams are running smoothly, and new smart digital padlocks are securing KJSEA co...

KNEC enforces strict rules to safeguard 2025 national exams
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 27, 2025

Examination containers will be opened at 6:00 am for both assessments, while the KCSE exams will commence at 7:00 am.

Kenya's 2025 national examinations summary
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 27, 2025

To manage the KCSE exams, KNEC has deployed 10,765 centre managers, 12,126 supervisors, 54,782 invigilators, 22,247 security officers, and 2,692 drive...

KNEC reinforces anti-malpractice rules as millions of learners to sit 2025 exams
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 26, 2025

According to KNEC CEO David Njengere, approximately 3.4 million learners will be sitting for the KPSEA, KJSEA, and KCSE exams this year.

Trader sues to block duty-free rice imports over lack of public participation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The trader says the gazette notice issued on July 28 is unconstitutional and unfairly benefits the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC), which wa...

Chinese warship in Mombasa for technical stop, cultural exchange
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 24, 2025

During its stay, the crew is expected to conduct equipment maintenance, courtesy visits, and cultural exchanges, according to China's Ministry of Defe...

Kenya Ports Authority wins global sustainability award in Japan
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The project topped in the Environmental Care category after beating two other finalists from the record-breaking pool of global submissions.

How to make the softest, finger-licking goat stew for family and friends
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 09, 2025

Serve hot with steamed white rice, soft ugali, or warm chapati. Add sides like kachumbari (fresh tomato and onion salad) and a cold glass of fresh pas...

Kagwe and Oparanya push for digital coffee auction, target triple production
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The platform will allow buyers to participate in real-time across the world, a shift they say will bring transparency and fair pricing to a sector lon...

Parliament approves plan to use KPC sale proceeds to settle liabilities, compensation claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The policy also details other financial burdens, including an estimated Sh400 million loss from delays and procurement issues in the Mzima pipeline pr...

MPs approve strict oversight framework for Kenya Pipeline ahead of privatisation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The National Assembly has resolved that the company will only be allowed to transport and store petroleum products, and any move to import or sell fue...

Pharmacy board dismisses claims of medicine import ban, says drug supply uninterrupted
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

The PPB explained that the ongoing review of medical product registrations is part of a routine regulatory process required by the 2022 Pharmacy and P...

Drug shortage fears mount as distributors push for reinstatement of 21,000 blocked medicines
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

KPDA cautioned that the shortages could drive medicine prices up by as much as 50 per cent, worsening the strain on households already facing high hea...

KNEC deploys over 90,000 staff as 3.4 million learners prepare to sit 2025 exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Njengere added that registration for the exams had already been completed, with KCSE attracting 996,078 candidates, KPSEA 1,298,089, and the inaugural...

Opposition vows court challenge as National Assembly approves Kenya Pipeline privatisation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

On Wednesday, a section of opposition MPs announced plans to move to court to block the planned sale, describing the process as irregular and rushed.

Congestions, delays push Mombasa Port to position 375 of 403 worldwide- World Bank
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

While Kenya’s main gateway struggles, other regional ports are recording improvements. Dakar in Senegal has moved from a CPPI of –82 in 2023 to 23 in...

Court rejects bid to block Joho's merchant shipping regulations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The court observed that the process of formulating the Merchant Shipping Regulations, 2024, was not only transparent but also participatory.

Study finds Gen Zs face tougher job market than their predecessors
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 26, 2025

Today’s youngest professionals are navigating a job market marked by intense competition, rapid technological change, and increasingly uncertain caree...

Mombasa Port ranked 375th worldwide in latest container port index
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 24, 2025

The findings place Mombasa far behind its regional peers, with Tanzania's Dar es Salaam ranked 31st in Africa and 360th globally.  In the 2023 index,...

Raila backs Kenya Pipeline privatisation, says selling public assets doesn’t mean losing them
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 22, 2025

Odinga drew parallels with the United Kingdom during Margaret Thatcher’s leadership, recalling how wealthy investors from the Middle East purchased hi...

Court upholds KNEC's lucrative exam distribution tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Justice Chigiti concluded that there were no grounds to overturn the procurement process, confirming that Knec and the PPRB acted lawfully.

Kenya Pipeline, geothermal firm questioned on ethnic inclusivity and regional balance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

During a session on Tuesday, senators pressed the two state corporations to provide detailed staffing data, insisting that recruitment policies must a...

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