September 12
Kenya: KETRACO Under Scrutiny Over Adani Energy Solutions Deal
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) is facing scrutiny from a legal firm seeking transparency over its reported agreements with Indian firm Adani Energy Solutions,… Read more »
September 10
Kenya: Kenya Power Rules Out Electrical Fault in Hillside Endarasha Fire Tragedy
Kenya Power has ruled out an electrical fault as the cause of the fire that claimed the lives of 21 students at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri last week. Read more »
September 06
Kenya: Kenya Power Reports Partial Nationwide Electricity Outage
Kenya Power has announced a partial nationwide power cut, impacting thousands of households and businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Outages in Several Parts of the Country
Kenya Power has announced a power outage in several parts of the country, the second one within a week. Read more »
August 30
Kenya: 11 Percent of Kenya's Clean Energy Supplied By Lake Turkana Wind
Lake Turkana Wind Power generated 1,481 gigawatt-hours of clean energy last year that was injected into the national grid. Read more »
August 22
Kenya: Kenya to Begin Construction of Nuclear Power Plant in 2027 - Mudavadi
Kenya will begin the construction of its inagural nuclear power plant in 2027 in a bid to enhance the country's energy capacity. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Assured of Stable Power Supply Amid Suppressed Rainfalls
Kenyans have been assured of affordable and reliable hydroelectric power (HEP) despite recent reductions in rainfall. Read more »
Kenya: Kengen Banks On Effective Water Management to Maintain Affordable Electricity Costs
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured of continued provision of affordable and reliable hydroelectric power (HEP) even after the cessation of rainfail. Read more »
August 15
Kenya: Energy CS Wandayi Sets Sights On Expanding Power Projects
Cabinet Secretary for Energy Opiyo Wandayi is focused on expanding Kenya's power infrastructures despite numerous challenges facing the sub-sector. Read more »
August 14
Kenya: BAT Cuts Greenhouse Emissions By 54 Percent Through Solar Energy
The British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya saw a 54 percent reduction in its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions last year, which is within the 2030 target of a 50 percent… Read more »
August 11
Kenya: Chinese Smart-Meter Company Opens Manufacturing Plant in Kenya
Global provider of smart energy solutions, CHINT Global, has opened a new manufacturing plant at Graylands Industrial Park in Athi River, Machakos County. Read more »
August 02
Kenya: Two Middle Eastern Wealth Funds Invest $1 Billion in Adani Energy
Two Middle Eastern wealth funds have invested up to $1 billion in Indian energy company Adani Energy Solutions' share sale after a one and a half-year share offering halt. Read more »
August 01
Kenya: Vivo Energy Kenya Bags Three Consumer Awards
Consumers in Kenya have voted for Oil and Marketing Company Vivo Energy Kenya as the top brand in its industry. Read more »
August 03
Kenya: How I Will Deal With Persistent Power Outages, Mainstream Rural Electrification - Wandayi
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary nominee Opiyo Wandayi has pledged to collaborate closely with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) to achieve… Read more »
July 29
Kenya: 9,121 Households to Receive Electricity in Phase 5 of Last Mile Project
The Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) has been boosted with Sh1.85 billion grant from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Read more »
July 16
Kenya: Kengen to Add 42.5mw of Green Energy At Seven Forks
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced plans to install a 42.5 megawatt (MW) solar power plant along the Seven Forks dams, where the company generates most of… Read more »
Kenya: 3.2 Million Customers Yet to Update Their Kenya Power Prepaid Meters
A total of 3.2 million customers are yet to update their prepaid meters, Kenya Power has announced. Read more »
July 11
Kenya: Kimuka Substation to Serve 560,000 Customers in Nairobi, Surrounding Areas
The newly commissioned 220/66 kilovolt (kV) Kimuka Substation will serve 560,000 customers in Nairobi and surrounding areas after it was opened yesterday by President William Ruto. Read more »
July 09
Kenya: High Court to Hear Petition On Nomad Energy Limited Liquidation
The Nairobi High Court is set to hear a petition for the liquidation of Nomad Energy Limited in October this year, following a three-year delay. Read more »
July 04
Kenya: Kenya Power Says 2 Million Pre-Paid Meters Already Updated
Kenya Power says a total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' Read more »
July 03
Kenya: 2 Million Out of 7.4 Million Prepaid Meters Updated, Kenya Power
A total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' by Kenya Power. Read more »
July 02
Kenya: Kenya Power Adds Two Electric Vehicles to Its Fleet
Simba Corporation, an automotive company, has delivered the first all-electric Mahindra XUV400 Sports Utility Vehicle to Kenya Power. Read more »
June 23
Kenya: U.S. Govt to Support Kenya's Clean Energy Transition
The United States Department of Energy has revealed investment plans for Kenya's green energy transition, focusing on e-mobility and the clean power generation sector. Read more »
June 16
Kenya: Nyeri Coffee Factory Installs Solar Machine to Cut Energy Costs
Kiandu Coffee Factory in Nyeri has installed solar panels to cut energy costs. Read more »
June 14
Kenya: UK Announces Sh82mn Donation to Kenya to Improve Green Infrastructure
The United Kingdom has announced a Sh82 million funding to improve green infrastructure initiatives with Kenya. Read more »