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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...

Kerosene use drops significantly as government promotes clean energy alternatives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

With the zero-rating of cooking gas in the Finance Act of 2023, LPG consumption surged by 15.05 per cent in 2024, further reducing reliance on kerosen...

Government halts Kenya Pipeline’s LPG project, awards it to Nigerian firm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

KPC had planned to construct the LPG storage facility at KPRL’s Changamwe site, a move that was expected to lower cooking gas prices by enabling large...

Government announces new strict measures on LPG refilling, licensing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

The regulations follow a deadly gas explosion in February 2024 that claimed six lives and injured over 200 people.

Kenya to switch to LPG for cooking in public schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

This transition is expected to significantly reduce the use of firewood, reducing environmental degradation and improving air quality for students and...

Embakasi fire tragedy: Proprietor of gas plant, employee, charged with manslaughter
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 09, 2024

Kimathi and Mutie are also charged with unlawfully operating a bulk liquefied petroleum gas storage facility without a valid licenc

Kenyans using cooking gas more despite rising prices, KNBS report shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

Cooking gas, though considered cleaner than traditional biomass fuels like firewood and charcoal, remains inaccessible to many Kenyans due to its cost...

Governors call for clear guidelines on electricity and gas distribution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Governor Mohamud stressed the need for both clear roles and adequate funding to ensure that county governments can meet the energy needs of their popu...

Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria
Reuters  |  Oct 17, 2024

Villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the spillage, resulting in a fire that engulfed the area, reportedly leading to many deaths.

Senators blame weak enforcement for deadly Embakasi gas explosion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 22, 2024

To seek justice for the victims, lawmakers have recommended extensive legal, policy, and administrative reforms in the energy sector to enhance the sa...

Energy regulator seizes 26,000 gas cylinders on illegal trade crackdown
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 04, 2024

The illegal gas trade has been costing the licensed brand owner close to Sh1.2 billion yearly, stemming from the inability to benefit from their inves...

LPG gas tanker burst into flames at Fedha Estate in Nairobi
John Mbati  |  Jun 03, 2024

Police cordoned off the area and redirected traffic by blocking the lane. 

Cooking gas prices hit record high despite state efforts to cut costs
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 03, 2024

This surge defies state-backed initiatives to reduce the cost of essential fuel, including the removal of the eight per cent value-added tax (VAT).

Embakasi explosion: Site owner released on Sh2 million bond
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 28, 2024

The DCI and the ODPP had wanted Kimathi detained for an additional 14 days to allow ifor completion of investigations.

Embakasi tragedy: Site owner claims EPRA suspended operating licenses illegally
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 21, 2024

Kimathi now claims that the decision by EPRA to suspend two of his operating licenses was malicious and denied him an opportunity to be heard.

Embakasi gas explosion: 'Prime suspect' Derrick Kimathi appears in court
Agency  |  Feb 06, 2024

Derrick Kimathi, who police said rented the "illegal" gas depot where the disaster occurred, was escorted by police to a court in Nairobi, wearing a b...

Four arrested over Embakasi gas explosion
Dennis Tarus  |  Feb 06, 2024

The four include the prime suspect and three other NEMA officials who detectives say were found culpable.

No new gas leak at Embakasi blast site, Nairobi police boss says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 05, 2024

Earlier, the Nairobi City County Government issued a warning of a new suspected gas leak in Mradi but said the area had been secured and precautionary...

NEMA official detained as police cast wider net in Embakasi blast probe
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 05, 2024

The plant's proprietor has denied claims of wrongdoing, stating that he has been cooperating with police and is not in hiding.

Embakasi gas explosion: Families in urgent need of aid soars to over 700
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2024

The number of those in need of help increased from 663 households to 761 putting a strain on the available commodities.

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