Topic: LPG
EPRA unveils advanced tracking system in Kenya to curb LPG cylinder theft
Sep 10, 2024 at 10:31 AM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a groundbreaking initiative to combat LPG cylinder theft by deploying advanced tracking technology....
Once-thriving Hashi Energy starts selling its assets in frantic effort to settle debts
Jun 20, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Kenyan energy giant Hashi Energy, a household name for over three decades, is offloading assets in a desperate bid to pay off creditors....
What caused LPG tanker explosion in Embakasi along Outering Road
Jun 03, 2024 at 03:28 PM
A dramatic incident unfolded on Monday in Nairobi County when a tanker transporting Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) overturned on Outer Ring Road in the Avenue Park area, subsequentl...
EPRA announces stricter regulations for new LPG brands for consumer safety
May 24, 2024 at 02:55 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has unveiled plans to implement more stringent regulations for new LPG brands, aimed at bolstering consumer safety across the n...
Cooking gas safety under scrutiny as EPRA reveals compliance concerns
Apr 12, 2024 at 01:37 PM
A recent audit by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revealed a concerning safety lapse within the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector....
Over Sh60 million at risk in faulty Govt affordable cooking gas project
Mar 06, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Kenya's Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, has raised serious concerns about the government's low-cost cooking gas project, highlighting potential losses of at least Sh60 million bec...
EPRA suspends 49 licenses in intensified crackdown on perilious LPG operations
Feb 29, 2024 at 08:52 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has taken a firm stance against unsafe Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) operations by suspending the licenses of 49 companies acro...
Cooking gas prices sizzle back to pre-tax levels despite Government relief
Feb 13, 2024 at 01:05 PM
A glimmer of hope for Kenyan households quickly dimmed as cooking gas prices rose by 1.7 per cent in December 2023, erasing any gains made after the government removed taxes on the...
KEBS's startling revelation raises alarms over product quality standards locally
Aug 11, 2023 at 10:37 AM
In a recent revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan market, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has admitted to not conducting tests on goods sold domestically to e...
KCB spearheads transition by schools to clean cooking energy solutions
Jun 27, 2023 at 02:30 PM
KCB Bank, in collaboration with its social investment arm, KCB Foundation, has unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at providing financial support to learning institutions for their tr...
Goons on 'Land Cruisers and motorbikes' vandalise Raila Odinga's Spectre plant
Mar 27, 2023 at 04:10 PM
Unknown goons have attacked Raila Odinga's LPG cylinder manufacturing company, East African Spectre Limited offices, located in Nairobi's Industrial Area....
Weary Kenyans dig deeper into their loose pockets as LPG prices spike again
Feb 10, 2023 at 05:51 PM
A large section of Kenyans reliant on liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene for cooking will have to dig deeper into their pockets to afford the commodities or explore other alte...
EPRA officials raid and shut down an illegal gas refilling plant in Embakasi
Jan 17, 2023 at 03:53 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) officials and police officers from the Energy Police Unit raided and shut down an illegal LPG refilling plant in Nairobi....
Relief for Kenyan households as Govt finally slashes VAT on cooking gas
Jul 19, 2022 at 10:38 AM
Kenyans have heaved a sigh of relief after the prices of LPG, which is mainly used by households for cooking dropped by between Sh100 and Sh250....
How explosion of LPG gas tanker along Mai Mahiu road happened - VIDEO
Feb 14, 2022 at 10:40 AM
A truck ferrying LPG gas burst into flames and caused serious damage to property worth millions on Sunday at Mutarakwa along Mai Maihu road....
Truck carrying LPG gas tank explodes into flames along Mai Mahiu Road - VIDEO
Feb 13, 2022 at 01:10 PM
A truck carrying LPG gas tank has exploded at Mutarakwa area along the Mai Mahiu Road....
Nairobi, Kiambu Counties account for the highest numbers of fire casualties
Sep 22, 2021 at 08:26 PM
A study has shown that Nairobi and Kiambu Counties lead with the highest number of burned victims....
Kenyan files petition to have 16 per cent VAT on LPG suspended
Jul 06, 2021 at 11:04 AM
A Nairobi resident has filed a case at the Milimani Law court seeking to have suspended the 16 per cent value added tax (VAT) on the LPG cooking gas....
Kenyans to pay more for cooking gas as KRA zero-rating ends
Apr 22, 2021 at 07:45 PM
Kenyans will have to dig much deeper into their almost empty pockets to be able to afford to purchase cooking gas after Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) removed LPG gas from the list ...
