Kenya Airways and Rubis Plan Africa's First Dedicated SAF Refinery in Nairobi - May 2026

Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya have signed an agreement to develop Africa's first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery in Nairobi, representing a major environmental initiative in the aviation sector. 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, demonstrating innovative approaches to reducing vehicle emissions. Meanwhile, Bolt has increased its ride fares in Kenya by 6% in response to rising fuel prices, aiming to support drivers' earnings amid changing energy economics.