EPRA attributed the high level of consumption to the region's large population and concentration of industrial activity
By Chrispho OwuorThe 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 OwuorAbout 65.6 percent of Kenyan households nearly nine million families still rely on traditional cooking fuels despite Kenya having the highest clean-cooking access in East Africa at an estimated 34.4 percent. In rural areas and public institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons, reliance on traditional fuels can exceed 90 percent.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe initiative builds on Murang’a’s first investment conference held in June 2025 under the theme of unlocking the county’s potential as an industrial hub. The conference brought together investors, government representatives, private-sector players and other stakeholders to explore investment opportunities across industrialisation, agriculture, technology, healthcare, tourism and waste management
By Chrispho OwuorThe 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 AbonyoShe said the transition was already taking shape through electric safari vehicles in the Maasai Mara and solar-powered eco-lodges operating off the national electricity grid
By Chrispho OwuorFunds raised under the programme will be divided among green, blue and social investments. KCB plans to support renewable energy, sustainable farming, clean and low-emission transport, water and waste management and affordable housing.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn 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 AbonyoThe 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 BosireAGRA Country Director for Ethiopia Yihenew Zewdie said the country’s green development initiatives, including tree planting, renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture, were helping conserve natural resources, restore degraded landscapes and strengthen resilience to climate change
By Chrispho OwuorRural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding clean and reliable energy under KOSAP after a Senate committee review of progress on solar mini-grids and water-pumping schemes across 14 underserved counties.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iBaugh has engaged Kenyan security officials on counter-terrorism, cyber threats, organised crime and regional instability. He also highlighted cooperation on aviation security under the Kenya-UK Security Compact, reflecting Britain’s continuing role in supporting Kenya’s security capabilities
By Chrispho OwuorMPs cleared REREC after it corrected financial statement anomalies identified by the Auditor-General. The committee also directed the Auditor-General to scrutinise Kenya Power’s role in delays in connecting customers for completed electricity projects.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe report, Beyond Fossil Fuels: Visions for Economic Diversification in Kenya, says Kenya spends more than Sh516 billion annually importing petrol, diesel and coal.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe newly installed hybrid system comprises a 28.08-kWp solar plant, 40.96-kWh battery storage, 48 solar panels, three inverter chargers and eight batteries. It is capable of providing 24-hour backup power to critical sections of the prison, including facilities used for virtual court hearings
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on Sunday, KETRACO said the new infrastructure will also deliver reliable green energy to the country's flagship smart city.
By David AbonyoThe UDA MP noted that several discussions are ongoing between Kenya and foreign partners, with some expected to unlock opportunities in areas such as renewable energy, trade and labour mobility.
By Bradley BosireThe President's trip, which combines official visits and a state visit, is expected to focus on boosting trade opportunities for Kenyan products, courting foreign investors and advancing Kenya's diplomatic interests in Europe.
By David AbonyoThe UN chief also highlighted methane reduction as a critical and immediate opportunity to slow warming in the short term
By Chrispho OwuorMudavadi highlighted that Kenya was committed to creating an environment that supports investment and structured collaboration with South Korean companies
By Chrispho OwuorA UN report says climate change affects people differently, with women and girls facing disproportionate risks. It highlights displacement, disrupted services and gender-based violence, while urging women’s inclusion in policy and disaster planning.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking in Astana, Kazakhstan on Wednesday, he said Kenya is open for business and ready for strategic partnerships, including direct air links and investment corridors to boost trade between Africa and Central Asia.
By Chrispho OwuorGuterres said Africa is now central in discussions on how to reshape global financial systems that no longer match today’s realities. He argued that many global structures still reflect a world order created in 1945, which no longer fits current economic and political needs.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking at the University of Nairobi on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed that building real independence in technology will require heavy investment in infrastructure, especially in energy production, computing capacity and digital systems that can support artificial intelligence development across both Africa and Europe.
By David AbonyoSpeaking on Thursday in Nairobi during the Africa We Build Summit 2026, Ruto said Africa continues to miss out on vast income by selling unprocessed resources while buying back expensive manufactured products made from the same materials.
By Chrispho OwuorChinese and African experts at UNEA-7 in Nairobi urged greater investment in renewable energy, saying clean power is vital to climate action, economic growth and sustainable livelihoods across Africa.
By David Abonyo