Kenya Power is actively transitioning electric vehicle (EV) owners to its dedicated e-mobility tariff, aiming to lower charging costs for users and provide the utility with accurate data on EV energy consumption.

• Kenya Power aims to increase the number of customers on its e-mobility tariff from 331 to 1,000 by the end of the financial year.
• The e-mobility tariff offers lower rates: KES 16 per unit during peak hours and KES 8 per unit off-peak (11pm - 6am).
• Sales to the e-mobility sector grew over 113-fold in under three years, with projected annual revenue reaching KES 5.9 billion by 2030.

Kenya's gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), is developing a system for real-time monitoring of betting transactions. This initiative aims to enhance oversight by directly accessing data as it occurs, moving away from reliance on operator-submitted reports.

• The new platform will provide the GRA direct visibility into transactions across licensed betting companies, casinos, and lotteries, supporting more accurate revenue assessment, dispute resolution, and enforcement.
• Key persons involved include Peter Karimi, Director-General of the GRA.
• This initiative builds on previous integrations by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for tax collection but is broader, encompassing licensing checks, consumer protection, and investigations.

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced significant partial road closures in Nairobi, impacting daily commutes for several months and extending into 2027.

• Major roads including sections of Ngong Road, Haile Selassie Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, Valley Road, and Jakaya Kikwete Road will be affected by construction.
• The closures are primarily due to bridge and culvert construction works.
• The longest disruption affects Kenyatta Avenue, Valley Road, and Jakaya Kikwete Road, with reopenings expected around February 12, 2027.