A Moment of Recognition for Service in Energy
The presentation of national honours to Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Opiyo Wandayi by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula affirms the value placed on sustained public service in…
Nuclear Energy as National Necessity: Why Safety, Readiness, and Public Trust Must Move Together
The debate over Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in Siaya is not simply about technology or cost. It is about how a nation balances urgent energy needs with legitimate community…
Upholding Land Integrity as the Lamu Refinery Advances
The state’s decision to investigate alleged fraudulent title deeds on land set aside for the Lamu refinery is a necessary step that speaks to a deeper national concern about the…
Secure Land Tenure and Electricity Access as Foundations of National Progress
Cabinet secretary Opiyo Wandayi with President William Ruto in Taita Taveta County for the issuance of title deeds to residents of Chawuse, Old Mwatate Market, Bura Ndogo and Kaloleni in…
Mombasa’s New Energy Mandate: Rwanda Fuel Deal Puts Kenya at the Heart of East Africa’s Trade
The arrival of MT Sea Wolf carrying Rwanda’s first 40,000-tonne bulk consignment of refined petroleum products through Mombasa is more than a fuel delivery. It is a test of whether…
A Defining Stand on Nuclear Energy: Orengo’s Bet on Kenya’s Future
The decision by Siaya Governor James Orengo to publicly support the proposed nuclear power plant in his county, even as a prominent opposition figure, marks an important moment in Kenya’s…
Museveni’s Jirongo Bombshell Takes a Bizarre New Turn as Uganda Leader Learns Whistleblower Died Months Ago
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has inadvertently added an extraordinary twist to the widening controversy over Kenya’s Government-to-Government petroleum importation arrangement after revealing that he only recently learnt that the Kenyan…
Powering Enterprise, Driving the New Kenya: Wandayi’s Energy Message in Kisumu
The message delivered by Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi alongside President William Ruto at Kisumu’s Jua Kali Grounds was deceptively simple: electricity is not merely about lighting…
Powering Progress: How Roads and Electricity Are Taking Kenya’s Transformation to the Doorstep
Kokwet electrification and the Tegat-Kaplelit-Kokwet-Toroton road project illustrate why development must ultimately be measured by its impact on ordinary citizens The launch of the Kokwet Last Mile Electrification Project and…
Powering the Foundations of Shared Prosperity
Chebunyo projects show how electricity, enterprise and healthcare can become one engine of rural transformation The launch of the Last Mile Connectivity Projects in Chebunyo, the unveiling of the Chebunyo…
Powering Busia’s Industrial Ambition: How Reliable Energy Can Unlock County Manufacturing
The handover of a 1,000 kVA power transformer to the Busia County Aggregated Industrial Park is more than an electricity infrastructure milestone. It is a practical demonstration that Kenya’s industrialisation…
Powering Unity: How Equitable Electricity Access Is Transforming Western Kenya
Kenya’s drive to achieve universal electricity access is increasingly becoming more than an energy policy—it is emerging as a powerful instrument for economic inclusion, regional cooperation and national unity. That…
Reliable Power, Rising Prosperity: How the Isinya–Namanga Line Could Transform Kajiado
The commissioning of the KETRACO Isinya–Namanga Transmission Line Project signals more than another milestone in Kenya’s expanding electricity network. For Kajiado County, it could mark the beginning of a new…
From Darkness to Opportunity: How Last-Mile Power Is Lighting Kenya’s Inclusive Development
The flagging off of materials for the Kenya Power Last Mile Connectivity Programme in Lutali Village, Kakamega County, by Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, alongside Malava MP David…
Powering Local Progress Last Mile Connectivity as a Foundation for Opportunity
The commissioning of three Last Mile Connectivity Programme projects in Awendo Constituency by Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi is a decisive step in advancing a long overdue…
How Olpisimoru Mini Grid Advances Kenya’s Inclusive Energy Future
The groundbreaking of the Olpisimoru Mini Grid Power Station in Narok County marks a decisive step in Kenya’s journey toward equitable energy access and local economic transformation. When the President…
Ensuring an Inclusive Path to Nuclear Development in Siaya
The arrival of women and persons with disabilities from Lenya and Liunda in Bondo Constituency for stakeholder engagement marks an important moment in the ongoing conversation about Kenya’s proposed nuclear…
Powering Inclusion and Development Through Rural Electrification in Kilgoris
Cabinet secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has demonstrated the importance of connecting national development priorities with the needs of communities through the commissioning of rural electrification and development…
Stakeholder Consultation and the Future of Trust in Siaya’s Nuclear Conversation
Stakeholder consultation is not a one time event but a continuing civic duty, especially when a major national project is being considered for a local community. The engagement between Siaya…
James Opiyo Wandayi’s Shared Purpose for a Brighter and More Inclusive Kenya
Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi met with Members of Parliament Catherine Omanyo of Busia County and Tom Odege of Nyatike at my Kawi House office to discuss…
Siaya’s Sh500 Billion Nuclear Bet: Residents Urged to Back Project as Historic Energy Opportunity
Siaya residents have been urged to embrace Kenya’s proposed Sh500 billion nuclear power project, with leaders and energy officials arguing that the ambitious investment could transform the county’s economy while…
Wandayi Tells Linda Mwananchi to Form a Political Party to Face Its Allies in 2027
Cabinet secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has sent a clear political message to Linda Mwananchi: if there is a genuine desire to compete for influence and relevance, then…
Why Last Mile Connectivity Must Remain a National Priority
The commissioning of three Last Mile Connectivity Programme projects in Likuyani Constituency, Kakamega County, by the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, alongside the area Member of Parliament,…
Kenya Power Confirms Widespread Blackout Across Major Regions as Engineers Race to Restore Electricity
Thousands of homes and businesses across Kenya were plunged into darkness on Wednesday night after Kenya Power confirmed a widespread electricity outage affecting several key regions of the country. In…
KANA Condemns Siaya Crackdown, Demands Rights-Based Approach to Nuclear Power Project
The Kenya Anti-Nuclear Alliance (KANA) has sharply condemned what it describes as violence, intimidation and arbitrary arrests of residents in Siaya County following public engagements over the proposed nuclear power…
Fuel Price Relief: EPRA Holds Pump Prices Steady as Wandayi’s Stability Push Cushions Kenyans
Kenyan motorists and households have secured a crucial reprieve after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained fuel prices for the next 30 days, reinforcing government efforts to shield…
Why Kenya’s Revised LPG Subsidy Is a Necessary Recalibration
The recent rollout of subsidised six kilogram LPG cylinders to households in Nyandarua, joining earlier distributions in Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Kajiado and other counties, represents a pivotal moment in Kenya’s…
Powering Justice: Kenya Unveils Solar Hybrid System to Transform Prison Services
Kenya has taken a decisive step toward sustainable governance and resilient public service delivery following the launch and commissioning of a solar-powered hybrid energy system at the Nairobi Remand and…
Siaya: Nuclear Plant Plan Hits Resistance as Trust Deficit Deepens
Kenya’s ambitious plan to establish its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County is running into stiff headwinds, with growing public resistance exposing a widening trust gap between policymakers and…
Clean Energy Push Gains Momentum as Siaya Intensifies Fight Against Respiratory Diseases
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County is ramping up efforts to combat the rising burden of respiratory diseases through an ambitious clean energy initiative aimed at transforming household cooking practices and…