Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya have signed an agreement to develop Africa’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery in Nairobi.

• The estimated investment for the refinery is between €60 million and €70 million, with a planned production capacity of 32,000 tonnes.
• Key organizations involved are Kenya Airways, Rubis Energy Kenya, and technology provider Dragonfly.
• The refinery aims to produce lower-carbon aviation fuel from local waste feedstocks like used cooking oil and animal fats, potentially reducing reliance on imported SAF.

President William Ruto is projecting significant economic benefits from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.

• The President expressed confidence that the tournament will generate substantial revenues, following the trend of previous editions.
• Key individuals involved are President William Ruto.
• The tournament, referred to as Pamoja AFCON 2027, is expected to boost economic returns for the participating nations.

President William Ruto has announced government backing for a new East African oil refinery and pipeline project aimed at boosting regional energy security.

• The initiative seeks to reduce the region's reliance on global energy supply routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and the East African Community (implied).
• This move comes amid growing concerns over global energy market volatility and potential supply disruptions.

President William Ruto has defended the selection of Tanzania’s Port of Tanga as the preferred location for a proposed East African oil refinery project.

• The projected cost of the refinery is Sh2.4 trillion.
• The decision ultimately rests with the investors, led by Aliko Dangote.
• President Ruto emphasized that the choice of the refinery's location was based on its suitability, but the final say belongs to the investors.

Kenyan teenagers Fredrick Njoroge Kariuki and Miron Onsarigo have won the Africa Earth Prize 2026 for developing HewaSafi, a low-cost vehicle exhaust filter made from readily available materials.

• The prize includes $12,500 to develop and implement the idea.
• The project is led by the two 17-year-old students, from Naivasha and Kisumu respectively.
• HewaSafi, meaning "clean air" in Swahili, utilizes materials like maize cobs, coconut shells, agricultural waste, and algae to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles such as matatus and boda bodas.

Bolt has increased its ride fares in Kenya by 6% in response to rising fuel prices, aiming to support drivers' earnings.

• Fare increase: 6%
• Key organization: Bolt
• Reason: To cushion drivers from increased operating costs due to higher fuel prices, following EPRA's recent adjustments which have kept pump prices elevated.