Addressing residents of Tetu Constituency in Ihururu on Thursday, October 1, Kindiki said the projects were part of a wider government programme aimed at improving infrastructure and supporting economic activity across the county
By Chrispho OwuorEPRA attributed the high level of consumption to the region's large population and concentration of industrial activity
By Chrispho Owuorong the products expected from the facility is polypropylene, which he said could help meet the needs of Kenya’s plastics manufacturers.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe rise in demand came as Kenya continued to widen access to electricity while increasing investment in renewable power. According to the International Energy Agency, electricity access in Kenya grew from 37 per cent in 2013 to 79 per cent in 2023, with the country aiming to achieve universal access by 2030.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to Dangote, the electricity project will be a major part of the Kenyan investment, with the plant expected to generate about 1,000MW from petroleum coke, also known as petcoke.
By Bradley BosireIn a statement on Sunday, the company said the latest incident occurred at about 3am when a transmission tower along the Naivasha-Juja 132kV double-circuit line collapsed after being targeted by vandals.
By David AbonyoThe DP singled out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Cabinet ministers, challenging them to account for their contribution to Meru and the wider country when they had access to government power.
By Bradley BosireHe stressed that the projects would help create employment, particularly for young people, while expanding access to housing and other economic opportunities
By Chrispho OwuorThe lights went off while Ruto was speaking during the interview, prompting the President to question why the facility’s generator had not been put into use to prevent the programme from being disrupted.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRuto represented the then Eldoret North constituency for three terms before leaving Parliament to become deputy president in 2013. Sudi was elected to represent Kapseret in the same year and has since established himself as a major political figure in the Rift Valley.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe power generator said revenue increased from Sh56.1 billion in the previous financial year, while operating profit rose to Sh14.2 billion from Sh13.6 billion.
By David AbonyoThe President said the new infrastructure would make electricity supply more reliable in the areas covered by the project and create a better environment for economic activities to grow.
By Bradley BosireIchung’wah used the issue of electricity to drive home his message, pointing to transformers and other power infrastructure as some of the services residents would expect their MP to help secure.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe President said securing the forest would also involve physical measures to keep it protected, including plans to put up a fence around the area
By Maureen KinyanjuiRuto said the airport would improve access to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya’s leading tourism destinations, while supporting the growth of domestic and international travel.
By Bradley BosireIn a notice published on MyGov publication on August 18,2026,the regulator said it is seeking a “suitably qualified, experienced, result oriented and highly motivated” Kenyan to fill the position, which comes with responsibility for providing strategic leadership and direction in line with EPRA’s strategic plan.
By David AbonyoAccording to the State Department for East African Community Affairs, ASALs and Regional Development, the meeting brought together three key areas of development — financing for infrastructure, socio-economic integration and the advancement of human capital and human rights.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe company said geothermal, hydro, power imports and thermal generation currently account for 80 per cent of Kenya’s energy mix, and recommended increasing baseload generation to strengthen grid stability.
By Bradley BosireKindiki said the impact of the government's development programme can already be seen in many parts of the country, where residents are witnessing public infrastructure that had been absent for decades.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKAM argues that unpredictability in tax regimes continues to undermine investor confidence in the manufacturing sector
By Chrispho OwuorEACC arrested a Kenya Power technician from the Donholm office in Nairobi and an alleged accomplice after a complaint about a Sh30,000 demand to reconnect electricity. The suspects were taken to the Integrity Centre for processing.
By Chrispho OwuorPresident William Ruto, in Murang’a County, backed his development agenda while launching Kiriko–Karugia Road works. He announced Sh2bn for the Mau Mau road, funding for markets, a stadium, health upgrades, and more electricity connections.
By Chrispho OwuorKindiki described the commissioning as part of sustained efforts to expand infrastructure and bring development closer to communities that previously lacked basic services.
By Chrispho OwuorKenGen confirmed that electricity supply remains stable, noting that “All other turbines at the facility remain fully operational.” The company emphasized that the incident was isolated and did not affect the wider operations of the wind farm.
By Chrispho OwuorThe storm has already left more than 65,000 homes in south-west England without power, while around 11,000 properties in the West Midlands and 2,600 in Wales also lost electricity. Commuters were urged to finish journeys early as roads, rail services, and airports faced disruption.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSystem losses were reduced from 23.16% to 21.21% through the introduction of smart meters, replacement of malfunctioning meters, feeder upgrades, and improved energy accounting.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reported that total units produced and purchased locally stood at 1,291.39 million kilowatt-hours (kWh), the highest level ever recorded in the country’s history.
By Ann NyamburaThe plan, to be filed with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco), must be handed in by December 31 every year or within four months after the close of a financial year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe funds form part of a broader Sh4.2 billion plan to restore rural electrification and support maintenance of off-grid power systems.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMembers of the National Assembly Public Debt and Privatization Committee described the nearly 100 per cent increase as alarming and demanded a clear justification.
By Maureen Kinyanjui