The government has proposed raising kerosene prices to protect diesel-powered vehicles from potential engine damage, amid a growing fuel crisis in Kenya. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced this on May 18, 2026, highlighting that the significant price gap between diesel and subsidized kerosene has led to fuel adulteration, where
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Kenya LPG Deal with Saudi Aramco Collapses, Delaying Affordable Cooking Gas
Kenyans will face further delays in accessing affordable cooking gas following the government's announcement that negotiations with Saudi Aramco have failed. This setback hampers efforts to enhance availability and reduce costs of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).On March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Energy, led by Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, informed
Wandayi Backs Ksh80B Ruto–Sakaja Deal, Ksh4B Set for Nairobi Lighting
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, has staunchly supported the Ksh80 billion agreement established between Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and President William Ruto. During a press briefing on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Wandayi disclosed that the government has earmarked Ksh4 billion specifically for enhancing street lighting and electrifying
Opiyo Wandayi Hits Back at Critics of Broad-Based Government
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Energy Opiyo Wandayi lashed out at critics of the broad-based government. He called them mere noisemakers.The CS stated these critics took no part in the talks that brought the Orange Democratic Movement into President William Ruto's administration.Wandayi spoke at interdenominational prayers at his Ugunja home on
Wandayi Signals Support for Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Amid ODM Divisions
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has expressed his readiness to collaborate with President William Ruto beyond the extensive arrangement and to endorse his re-election in 2027.While addressing a gathering in Turkana South on November 6, 2025, Wandayi remarked that certain members of the ODM party pledged to adhere to Baba’s final
Kenya Plans New Fuel and Electricity Taxes to Fund $18.7B Energy Projects
Consumers in Kenya should brace themselves for even more challenging economic conditions in 2026 as the government intends to implement new taxes on fuel and electricity to finance energy infrastructure.This action is expected to impose extra charges on consumers, further increasing the prices of goods and services.Named the Consolidated Energy
Luo Leaders Vow to Uphold Raila’s Legacy Through Ruto Alliance
Senior Luo leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to continue working with President William Ruto’s government, saying it was part of the late Raila Odinga’s final wish for unity and national cooperation.Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the community must honour Raila’s decision to join hands with Ruto through the March
Maraga’s Green Path: From Bench to the People of Siaya
Wandayi pins Odinga’s AUC Election loss on some Kenyan leaders
Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has attributed Raila Odinga’s defeat in the recent African Union Commission (AUC) elections to the actions of some Kenyan leaders. He pointed out that the celebratory reactions from specific individuals following Odinga’s loss have revealed who his true allies are. While addressing attendees at the
Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi moves to bar graft suspects
Ugunja Legislator who is also the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the National Assembly Hon. Opiyo Wandayi has filed a bill in parliament which will bar public officers facing corruption charges from holding public office. Wandayi seeks to amend the Leadership and Integrity Act ,2012 and the Election Act