Testing the new IEBC: The commission prepares for upcoming by-elections in November

Outrage as Electric Pole Left in the Middle of the Road

Residents of Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, are outraged over an electricity pole left in the middle of Maasai Lodge-Rimpa Road near the SGR station in Kandisi, posing a safety risk. They are questioning how Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and the contractor proceeded with road construction without removing it first, urging Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) to take immediate action.

State to cap LPG prices in fresh bid to tame prices, raise uptake

Kenya is set to implement a pump price model for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), mirroring the state-controlled pricing mechanism currently used for petrol, diesel, and kerosene. This move aims to curb rising cooking gas costs and boost its adoption among consumers.

State to cap LPG prices in fresh bid to tame cost, raise uptake

Kenya is set to introduce price caps on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in an effort to control rising costs and increase adoption of cooking gas. This new measure will apply a state-controlled pricing mechanism, similar to that used for petrol, diesel, and kerosene.

Lack of charging facilities a ‘barrier’ for electric lorries

The lack of adequate charging infrastructure is a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) for long-haul operations, despite their environmental benefits and lower mileage costs for regional use. This challenge is hindering the industry's ability to transition away from diesel lorries.

Internal auditors push for legal backing through new bill