Topic: Ministry of Energy
Kenya's clean energy leap gets Climate Investment Funds' Sh11.2 billion boost
Feb 02, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Kenya's ambitious plan to become entirely reliant on renewable energy by 2030 has received a major shot in the arm with a Sh11.2 billion ($70) million endorsement from the Climate ...
Cabinet's ambitious Sh66 billion plan to finish perennial nationwide blackouts
Dec 14, 2023 at 12:40 AM
A cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Wednesday has directed the Ministry of Energy to take immediate action to end frequent power outages that have resulted in hu...
Oil marketers left in lurch as State withholds Sh9.98 billion amid cash flow struggles
Dec 13, 2023 at 01:12 PM
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) in Kenya are facing a severe cash flow crisis as the government delays payments totalling Sh9.98 billion under the fuel stabilisation scheme, which w...
Energy CS Davis Chirchir warns of impending power rationing amid overflowing dams
Dec 11, 2023 at 03:37 PM
Energy CS Davis Chirchir has issued a stark warning about another possible nationwide power blackout, asserting that the recent blackout experienced by Kenyans was the result of an...
Government initiates move to slash electricity bills amidst soaring costs
Nov 29, 2023 at 01:40 PM
In a significant move aimed at alleviating the financial burden on consumers, the Cabinet has instructed the Energy Ministry to enhance maximum power production while simultaneousl...
Danger looms as Kamburu, Masinga Dams near overflow amid El-Nino rains
Nov 25, 2023 at 04:49 PM
As the spectre of an overflowing disaster looms over Machakos County, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Davis Chirchir, issued a stark warning on Saturday about the escal...
AG reveals critical oversight in KPLC Power Purchase Agreements, fuelling high electricity costs
Oct 13, 2023 at 03:24 PM
Attorney-General Justin Muturi has brought to light a critical oversight in Kenya Power's dealings with independent power producers (IPPs), emphasizing that the company failed to s...
Detectives recover another haul of vandalised KPLC materials in Ruiru
Mar 07, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Detectives have recovered vandalised Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) materials at Kimbo Matangi in Ruiru follow...
Govt gives Kenyans living on KPLC way leave areas 30 days to move or face evictions
Jan 27, 2022 at 08:39 PM
The government of Kenya has issued a 30-day ultimatum to Kenyans living on Kenya Power and Lighting (KPLC) way-leave areas to vacate or face eviction....
Uhuru delivers on 15 per cent power reduction pledge
Jan 07, 2022 at 04:42 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta has delivered on his 15 per cent power tariff reduction pledge he made to Kenyans on Jamhuri Day 2021....
Uhuru announces 15 per cent reduction in electricity bills starting December
Dec 12, 2021 at 05:32 PM
Kenyans have breathed a sigh of relief, as it is now guaranteed that the strain electricity bills have on their pockets will be significantly reduced....
