Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi . Photo/ File The government has withdrawn a proposed electricity tariff review application that would have seen changes in power prices, keeping current tariffs unchanged for households, businesses and industries. The application, submitted by Kenya Power on March 31, 2026, sought to introduce a new tariff structure to reflect rising costs…
Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development Susan Mang’eni during a past engagement. The government says preparations for the nationwide disbursement of the second tranche of NYOTA business start up capital are in the final stages. The government has assured beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project that preparations for the disbursement of the…
Members of Parliament address Kenyans on the proposed Finance Bill and urge wananchi to participate in public discussions before Parliament debates and passes the bill. Leaders have urged Kenyans to actively participate in discussions surrounding the proposed Finance Bill instead of relying on propaganda and political incitement, saying Parliament remains open to public views and…
Officials from the Institute of Public Finance during the release of the Annual National Shadow Budget The Institute of Public Finance has released the sixth edition of the Annual National Shadow Budget 2026/27, calling on the government to restore fiscal discipline and align policy promises with realistic financing plans. The report comes at a time…
Kenyan manufacturers and businesses demonstrating excellence in sustainability, energy efficiency and green industrialization were celebrated at the 2026 Energy Management Awards (EMA), with Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Plant emerging as the Overall Winner in a competition that highlighted the growing shift by industry toward cleaner and more efficient production systems. The awards, organized by…
Manufacturers have called for accelerated adoption of clean technologies, affordable energy solutions and stronger public-private collaboration to cushion industries from rising operational costs linked to volatile fuel prices, expensive electricity and global supply chain disruptions. The calls were made during the Clean Energy Conference and Expo held at the Sarit Expo Centre under the theme…
Youths take part in construction of culvert works in Kaanwa along the recently completed Chuka-Kathwana road Residents, investors and business people in Tharaka Nithi are expressing optimism over ongoing infrastructure projects in the region, saying improved roads and government developments are already transforming transport, trade and investment opportunities. Speaking during a site visit in Kaanwa,…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Mining CS Hassan Joho on Saturday led calls for increased investment in grassroots sports during the inaugural Cheraa Unity Cup held in Cherang’any Sub-County under the OKM Foundation. The two Cabinet Secretaries said Kenya has immense untapped talent that can only be nurtured through sustained community tournaments and youth…
Senior leaders from the ruling party have called for peaceful and democratic electoral processes as the country heads into upcoming by-elections in different parts of the country. Speaking during a party gathering, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar reaffirmed the party’s commitment to participating in elections across the country, saying the party remains confident and prepared…
