Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi affirmed the government's commitment to achieving universal electricity connectivity in Kenya by 2030, stating that the plan is on track. He launched the Wendo Electricity Project in Nakuru County, which aims to connect nearly 500 households.

• The government has allocated Sh2.5 billion for last-mile connectivity in Nakuru County, part of a broader Sh42 billion national electrification program.
• Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi emphasized that electricity is a basic right for all Kenyans, not a luxury.
• Bahati MP Irene Njoki lauded the government's efforts but urged that the multi-billion-shilling Geothermal Development Company (GDC) project in Menengai Caldera prioritize local employment for the host community.

Kwale County, in partnership with the Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project, is advancing aquaculture to bolster food and nutrition security and foster sustainable development. This initiative aims to empower local communities through fish farming and diversify income sources, reducing reliance on traditional marine resources.

• The KEMFSED project, supported by the World Bank with Sh10 billion, runs from 2020-2025 across coastal counties.
• Kwale County has established 60 freshwater ponds and distributed 70,000 Nile tilapia and catfish fingerlings.
• Governor Fatuma Achani emphasized aquaculture as a strategic pillar of economic transformation for sustainable incomes and enhanced food security.
• The newly operational National Marine Hatchery in Shimoni, Kwale, has a production capacity of 4 to 5 million larvae annually.

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has abruptly cut short the tenure of its Managing Director, Dr. John Muoki Mativo, less than two years after his appointment. Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias has been named as the interim chief as the utility faces pressure to deliver major power transmission projects through public-private partnerships.

• Dr. John Muoki Mativo's tenure was cut short after taking office in April 2023.
• Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias, General Manager for System Operation and Power Management, has over two decades of experience in Kenya’s energy sector.
• The shake-up occurs amidst increasing scrutiny on KETRACO to advance projects via public-private partnerships.