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Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi
NEWS

Government Explains Cause of Fuel Disruptions in the Country

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has attributed recent fuel supply disruptions in parts of the country to a temporary technical and administrative...

Compared to last year, some staple foods have risen sharply
BUSINESS

Cost of Living Rises as Kenya Inflation Hits 5.6% in April

Kenya has recorded a sharp rise in inflation, signalling renewed pressure on household budgets as the cost of food, transport and fuel continues...

sugar millers hit by fuel shortage
BUSINESS

Kenya’s Largest Sugar Miller Halts Operations Over Fuel Shortage

West Kenya Sugar Company has been hard hit by a fuel shortage, forcing it to halt operations.

Person operating a fuel pump. PHOTO/Pexels
BUSINESS

EPRA Reveals New Strategy to Secure Kenya’s Fuel Supply

Kenya is shifting how it secures fuel imports, with regulators rolling out a new plan meant to protect the country from global supply...

Felix Koskei 1
NEWS

Fuel Scandal: How Meeting Chaired By Felix Koskei Triggered Fuel Policy Shift Amid Gulf Conflict

Fresh details have emerged of a high-level crisis meeting convened under the National Security Council Committee (NSCC), revealing the turning point behind recent...

Person operating a fuel pump. PHOTO/Pexels
BUSINESS

Petrol Outlets Ask EPRA to Increase Prices to Avoid Shortage

Kenya could face a tighter fuel supply in the coming weeks unless pump prices are adjusted to reflect the rising cost of oil...

With rising fuel prices and growing pressure to cut emissions, the electric tuk-tuk could offer a timely alternative for drivers trying to protect their margins.
BUSINESS

Skoot’s Smart Tuk-Tuk Promises to Cut Fuel Costs by 30%

Skoot Technology has launched a new electric tuk-tuk in Kenya, promising drivers lower fuel costs and more earnings in what could shake up...

Person operating a fuel pump. PHOTO/Pexels
BUSINESS

KNBS: Inflation Drops Slightly to 4.4pc as Fuel Prices Fall

Kenya’s inflation rate eased slightly in January, helped by cheaper transport, some food items and lower communication costs. New data from the Kenya...

Different vegetables on display in the market. PHOTO/Pexels
BUSINESS

Inside the Forces That Drove Inflation in Kenya in 2025

Inflation remained one of the biggest economic concerns for Kenya throughout 2025. Although price pressures fluctuated during the year, the overall cost of...