The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new fuel prices for the period from June 15 to July 14, with an increase for super petrol and decreases for diesel and kerosene.

• Super petrol will rise by Ksh2.69, retailing at Ksh177.32 in Nairobi.
• Prices for diesel and kerosene will decrease by Ksh1.95 and Ksh2.06, respectively.
• The new prices include a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) as per the Finance Act 2023.

Counties in Kenya are set to fully assume all devolved functions in the upcoming 2026–2027 budget cycle, following the allocation of necessary resources. This transition stems from the directives in Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVI – No. 219, published on 16th December 2024.

• The transfer follows the identification of 94 legislative gaps hindering devolution, which require harmonization.
• The process is overseen by the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), led by Dr. Kipkurui Chepkwony.
• The transition aims to redefine roles and enhance service delivery closer to communities, in line with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Susan Mang’eni, has called on county governments to partner with universities to enhance the development of priority value chains and support MSMEs.

• MSMEs Connect Expo was held at Embu University, bringing together various stakeholders.
• Susan Mang’eni emphasized the role of MSMEs in Kenya’s economic transformation and highlighted government initiatives like the UWEZO Fund and Hustler Fund.
• The platform aims to improve financial inclusion and promote partnerships within the MSME ecosystem while implementing targeted interventions for development.