Economy

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the closure of six fuel stations for non-compliance, following inspections at 1,295 petroleum sites across the country. EPRA revealed that 11 sites were found selling substandard or export-bound fuel in the local market. Tests showed that 1,284 sites (99.15%) were compliant, …

Nairobi, Kenya – The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry has announced a series of de-regulatory reforms designed to improve Kenya’s business environment, with a particular focus on easing burdens on the private sector. The announcement was made by the Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry, Salim Mvurya, during …

The government has assured Kenyans that concerns regarding the quality of subsidy fertilizers have been addressed. During the launch of the 2025 Long Rains National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja highlighted that every batch of fertilizer will now undergo thorough inspection to guarantee that only high-quality products …

The Kenyan government has launched the distribution of 7.2 million bags of subsidized fertilizer in preparation for the 2025 long rains season, which begins at different times across the country. The move is part of the government’s ongoing effort to support farmers and ensure food security during the critical planting …

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 …

The Kenya Seed Company has ramped up efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit seeds in the market, according to its Board Chairperson, Wangui Ngirici. Ngirici confirmed that a multi-agency team established earlier this year is making significant progress in addressing the issue of fraudulent seed traders operating across the …

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 …