Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi Stories
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...
Wandayi made it clear that under current laws, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company is not required to compensate consumers for financial harm resulti...
In the energy sector, Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi appointed Christopher Odhiambo Karani to the Board of Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company Li...
With Gulf Energy now in charge and the government laying down groundwork for field development plan approval, the project appears to be gaining fresh...
Wandayi concluded by reaffirming the government's commitment to ensuring that energy safety guidelines are rigorously enforced.
He dismissed accusations of sycophancy, saying critics would eventually be judged by their actions.
The regulations follow a deadly gas explosion in February 2024 that claimed six lives and injured over 200 people.
The trade, involving 13 member states of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), will be conducted through a unified electricity trading platform.
While the cancellation is seen as a positive step in addressing public concerns, questions remain over its long-term implications.
A considerable portion of Ketraco's debt, approximately Sh9.2 billion, stems from an award granted to a contractor for the construction of a transmiss...
The ministry had sought to lift the moratorium specifically on coal-fired power plants, noting that there's an urgent need to expand power sources to...
The Adani Group has secured a Sh95 billion deal to build and operate three new transmission lines.
Wandayi cautioned that retailers found charging more than the new prices will face consequences.
Adani will manage the infrastructure for the next 30 years, after which the project and all its assets will be transferred to KETRACO.
The lights went off early Friday morning in what counts as the second incident of a national blackout in two weeks.
The CS said that he would work with all stakeholders to streamline the sector.
Mbadi extended his gratitude to President William Ruto for nominating him to the position and also to his party leader, Raila, for shaping his politic...
The discovery of the oil elicited excitement from the government and the country at large but more than a decade down the line, the country is yet to...
Wandayi noted that the issues raised by the youths were of much importance and required an urgent response from the government.
He also pledged to collaborate closely with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) and Kenya Power to expedite the moderni...
The ODM MP stated that he had a dossier detailing how deeply entrenched the cartels are and that they have captured the electricity sector,
The government, including during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure has been facing criticism from Kenyans over a sharp increase in the cost of...
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said all ODM leaders nominated to the cabinet have resigned from their party positions.
By any measure, the new Cabinet is uninspiring, and Gen Zs are the least flattered, insisting that their demands have not been met.
Fiery Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo and her Rarieda counterpart Otiende Amollo have expressed interest in Wandayi's seat in the National Assembly.
Senator Sifuna further accused the media of misrepresenting the Raila Odinga-led party's position on the matter.
The ODM legislator suggested that the Speaker should direct the Inspector General of Police to withdraw the police officers whom he claimed had conver...
He wants parliament to now place its focus on the reconstitution of the IEBC as outlined in the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report.
In a notice on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, KWS announced 150 vacancies for cadets (Assistant Warder I) and 1,350 openings for rangers, aimed at enhanci...
