Opiyo Wandayi

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Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi
NEWS

Govt Assures Country of Sufficient Petroleum Stocks Amid Middle East Tensions

The government has assured Kenyans of adequate petroleum supplies despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, a key source of the country’s fuel...

The company’s track record in geothermal, hydro, wind and solar energy gives it a strong base to manage the proposed nuclear plant
BUSINESS

KenGen Tapped to Run Kenya’s First Nuclear Power Plant

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has been named the organisation that will own and operate Kenya’s first nuclear power plant, placing the country’s...

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi
BUSINESS

Tougher Times Ahead as Govt Plans New Taxes on Fuel and Power

The government has announced plans to introduce new taxes on fuel and electricity starting in 2026 to finance a major energy development programme....

The National Treasury is yet to disburse funds to counties, or pay salaries for civil servants with the exception of teachers and members of the disciplined forces. [Photo/ KNA]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Civil Servants’ Pain as Broke GoK Delays Salaries

"For the first time since independence in 1963, the government of Kenya is unable to pay salaries to civil servants and members of...

FEATURED STORY

Wapi Unga? PAC chair demands to know

Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi expresses fears a lot of taxpayers money could have been lost in the maize subsidy programme that saw a...