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Renewables overtake coal in global electricity generation
DW News  |  Oct 18, 2025

In the first half of 2025, more electricity was generated from green sources than from coal. Solar and wind capacities are growing at a faster pace th...

Somalia unveils plan to halve imported fuel for power generation by 2028
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 16, 2025

Minister Abdullahi said that Somalia’s energy sector has made significant progress in recent years, largely due to the participation of local private...

Ethiopia establishes Nuclear Power Commission, PM Abiy appoints Sandokan Debbebe as Commissioner
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 14, 2025

The regulation sets out a framework to manage and coordinate the peaceful use of nuclear technology in the country.

Renewable power capacity to double by 2030 - IEA
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 11, 2025

According to the report, Kenya is on course to achieve universal electricity access by 2030, positioning itself as a regional leader in economic and e...

Kenya Power profit falls to Sh24.5 billion despite higher electricity sales
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

Managing director and CEO Joseph Siror said the steady reduction in base tariffs over the past two years has made electricity more affordable and boos...

MPs slam KETRACO over Coast power project delays despite billions in funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

The MPs questioned why KETRACO’s reports indicated significant progress when there was little visible activity on the ground.

Kenya’s electricity access slows, usage surges to record levels
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 07, 2025

Despite the dip in new connections, all customer categories recorded higher electricity consumption, reaching their highest levels to date.

Lagos makes history as Africa hosts first E1 World Championship powerboat race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

E1 boats are powered by clean, battery-driven engines and use hydrofoil technology that lifts them slightly above the water, allowing them to glide sw...

Showdown looms over women’s empowerment policy MPs say undermines NGAAF
Zainab Saidi  |  Oct 01, 2025

Legislators warned that the proposed county-level rollout and funding mechanisms mirror NGAAF initiatives run by Women Representatives, risking resour...

MPs caution against creating parallel systems in women’s empowerment plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

The National Assembly Committee on Social Protection, led by Alice Ng’ang’a, met with officials from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (...

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...

Africa’s 2030 electrification mission surges, connecting 30 million in first year
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 30, 2025

The World Bank committed to providing electricity access to 250 million people, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) aiming to reach an additional...

Nairobi pathologist Ahmed Kalebi named among top 50 global innovators in laboratory medicine
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

Reflecting on his early career, Ahmed recalled his posting at Garissa Provincial General Hospital near the Somali border, where he encountered a sever...

62 workers sue GDC over allowances as company pushes for case dismissal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 25, 2025

GDC told the court it had introduced a call-out allowance to compensate managers working beyond regular hours, noting that it is a standard practice g...

Maraga condemns "misuse of public funds" through government empowerment programmes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

Maraga condemned what he described as the blatant diversion of taxpayers’ money for political purposes.

Kenya Power urges consumers to buy tokens early ahead of M-Pesa system upgrade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The upgrade, announced by Safaricom, will occur from 12:30 am to 3:30 am, during which M-Pesa services, including airtime top-ups and bill payments, w...

Legal illiteracy fuels conflict and injustice in Turkana, summit reveals
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 20, 2025

Organisers pointed out that legal illiteracy often leads to wrongful arrests, unjust trials and the perpetuation of harmful cultural practices masquer...

National Assembly urged to end seven-year ban on new power deals to avert rationing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The freeze has been in place since 2018, when Kenya Power was barred from signing additional contracts pending an audit into expensive existing deals...

Mombasa tuk-tuk drivers switch to electric as coastal city pushes clean energy revolution
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 17, 2025

Among the early adopters is 28-year-old driver Hashim Ali, who says the shift has been a relief. He no longer spends most of his income on fuel and se...

KenGen targets 200MW wind power in Marsabit to curb rising hunger for energy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The initiative comes as the Ministry of Energy projects that national power consumption will rise by up to 120 megawatts annually.

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.

Women outpace men in high-skill job growth, says ILO
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 13, 2025

In 2013, the share of women in high-skill employment was already higher than that of men, at 21.2 per cent, compared to men’s 17.5 per cent.

City Hall cracks down on illegal power hub linked to crime surge in Nairobi CBD, suspect on the run
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The illegal connections are being blamed for persistent darkness in parts of the CBD and the rise of crime incidents targeting businesses and pedestri...

Government disburses Sh1.78 billion to over 445,000 orphans, vulnerable children under Inua Jamii programme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

The funds cover stipends for the June and July 2025 payment cycles under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) Programme, par...

Lamu County turns to solar as widespread blackouts disrupt daily life
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 01, 2025

In Mkokoni, a desalination plant that converts seawater into drinking water is sustained entirely by solar panels, while street lights across towns an...

Proposed Bill set to mandate solar panels on new homes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

If approved, the National Construction Authority (NCA), working with relevant government agencies, will identify zones within new developments where s...

Spotify’s new ‘mix’ tool turns playlists into DJ sets
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 20, 2025

The new feature, dubbed “Mix”, is a tool that brings seamless transitions, beat syncing, and manual mixing controls to a user's everyday playlists.

Kwale moves to operationalise GBV Act with new policy framework
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 19, 2025

Consultations with stakeholders on the policy framework have already been concluded. The draft policy is expected to be forwarded to the County Attorn...

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