The Olkaria Green Energy Park in Kenya has officially been designated a Customs Controlled Area, unlocking significant tax and customs incentives for investors.

• This designation activates benefits under the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, 2015.
• The key organization involved is KenGen Energy Services (SEZ) Limited, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Eng. Peter Njenga.
• The park aims to attract industries seeking sustainable, renewable energy-powered production environments and has already secured five investors in sectors like data centers and green fertilizer production.

Parliament's Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation is pushing for the termination and blacklisting of contractors due to significant delays in key water and sanitation projects across Kenya.

• A total of Sh45.5 billion is allocated to the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Programme, which covers 58 towns and 61 projects.
• The committee met with the State Department for Water and Sanitation, represented by Principal Secretary Julius Korir.
• Concerns include contractor underperformance, governance challenges, litigation, and rising construction costs, with some contractors already removed due to inadequate capacity.

Car & General has launched a new LPG-powered Piaggio Ape NXT+ LPG three-wheeler in Kenya, offering a potentially cost-effective and environmentally friendly transport solution for operators.

• Estimated fuel savings of more than 30 percent compared to petrol-powered alternatives.
• The launch was officiated by Car & General Chief Executive Officer Vijay Gidoomal and Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Chief Executive Officer Tobias Alando.
• The vehicle aims to reduce operating expenses, lower emissions, and decrease noise pollution, though initial adoption may be hindered by limited LPG refuelling infrastructure.