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The government has greenlit the procurement of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) via the Open Tender System (OTS), a decision expected to break the industry’s monopoly and reduce cooking gas costs. During a Cabinet meeting at State House Nairobi, chaired by President William Ruto, it was also approved to import heavy …

Kenya Railways has announced the operation of a special express passenger train from Nairobi to Mombasa on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The train will depart from Nairobi at 10:30 am and is expected to arrive in Mombasa at 4:30 pm. This one-day-only service is part of the Madaraka Express train …

Electricity prices are expected to rise this December after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased the water levy rates. In an official notice dated Friday, December 13, the government announced that all electricity bills will incur an additional charge of Ksh1.35 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) due to an increase …

On Saturday, December 14, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in the prices of Super Petrol, Kerosene, and Diesel in its latest fuel price review. According to the regulator, the maximum allowed pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene were reduced by Ksh4.37, Ksh3, and …

Kenya Railways has announced that the 10pm Madaraka Express passenger train will make a three-minute stopover at Voi Station, both on its way to and from Nairobi, starting December 15. Previously, the Madaraka Express made daytime stops at Voi Station but did not stop at night. In January 2023, a …

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the temporary suspension of its flights to Comoros and Mayotte due to the imminent threat of Tropical Cyclone CHIDO, which is expected to impact the two islands. “Authorities in both countries have issued warnings regarding the cyclone, which is predicted to last until Monday, December …

Devki Group of Companies has officially unveiled a Ksh. 11 billion iron ore pelletization plant in Voi, Taita Taveta County. The project, which is anticipated to significantly boost the region’s economy, was launched during a ceremony attended by President William Ruto. The plant, owned by industrial tycoon Narendra Raval, will …

Nairobi, Kenya – Airtel Money Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Moja Expressway, bringing a new level of convenience to motorists using the Nairobi Expressway. Through this collaboration, motorists can now seamlessly make payments at Manual Toll Collection (MTC) toll stations and easily top up their Electronic Toll Collection …

Kenya Railways has announced the temporary suspension of the train service on the Limuru-Nairobi CBD route, which passes through Kikuyu Station, for Monday morning. The suspension is due to unforeseen circumstances, according to KR. “We apologize for any inconvenience caused and will provide updates on the resumption of services later …

G4S Kenya has announced plans to lay off about 400 employees as it grapples with ongoing economic difficulties. In a letter dated November 4, the company informed the Ministry of Labour of its decision to declare approximately 400 positions redundant, citing the severe impact of the current economic climate on …