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Rise of autogas brings new opportunities and dangers

Over 20,000 Kenyan motorists, mostly in Nairobi, have ditched the petrol pump for the LPG nozzle, lured by a 50 per cent saving on fuel costs.

By Macharia Kamau 8 days ago

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Motorists miss bigger cut in fuel costs despite drop in pump prices

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has denied users of super petrol a bigger reduction in retail prices, holding back the full benefit of the falling cost of petroleum products.

By Macharia Kamau 12 days ago

Oil marketers join forces to drive up autogas adoption

Oil marketing firm Ola Energy and LPG firm Proto Energy have unveiled a joint initiative to roll out autogas refilling points across Ola's retail network across the country.

By Macharia Kamau 13 days ago

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Kenyans face pain at the pump as Trump targets Venezuela oil

US President Donald Trump has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian flagged vessel that was also being escorted by a Russian submarine.

By Macharia Kamau 19 days ago

Agricultural sector records lowest growth

The agriculture sector grew at a sluggish 3.2 per cent over the third quarter of last year, the slowest growth rate for the largest sector of Kenya's economy in nearly three years.

By Macharia Kamau 19 days ago

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Firms in Kenya Pipeline IPO to pocket over Sh200m

The sale of a 65 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company by the government is expected to raise Sh100 billion, which will plug budget holes over the current financial year.

By Macharia Kamau 20 days ago

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Big ask for KRA as Treasury sets Sh3tr revenue target

KRA is expected to face significant pressure to meet the Sh2.9 trillion revenue collection target set by the National Treasury for the 2026-27 financial year.

By Macharia Kamau 24 days ago

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Growing economy fails to fill pockets and plates

Despite the impressive indicators at the national level, the average Kenyan is grappling with high cost of living, increased tax burden and stagnant or reducing income

By Macharia Kamau 26 days ago

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Turkana oil deal sparks concerns over skewed revenue sharing deal

Concerns are emerging over whether Kenya may have short-changed itself in negotiating a deal with Gulf Energy, the firm now expected to move the Lokichar oil fields in Turkana County.

By Macharia Kamau 28 days ago

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Why petrol stations are resisting new tax invoice system

Kenya's petroleum sector is headed for a showdown with the taxman as a majority of petrol stations remain non-compliant with the new tax reporting directive, just a day to the December 31 deadline.

By Macharia Kamau 28 days ago

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Blackout Wednesday: Why you experience weekly power outages

In 2025, Kenyans were most likely to experience an outage on Wednesday evenings, according to data from electricity sector agencies.

By Macharia Kamau 28 days ago

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Why Ruto is at crossroads over sale of public assets

Safaricom stake sale criticised for compromising sovereignty over critical digital infrastructure.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 30 days ago

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Questions as Chinese firm that built expressway cashes in on road repairs

The move came a week after President William Ruto announced plans to rebuild the roads.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Why banks are pushing for lower PAYE

The Association made the proposals against the National Treasury's invitation for comments from Kenyans on tax policies to inform the Finance Bill 2026.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Insurers urged to rethink PSV's high-risk model

The insurance industry is being challenged to innovate coverage for the Public Service Vehicle sector which remains largely shunned as 'high-risk' despite its critical economic role.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Regional business lobby urges EAC countries to address emerging non-tariff barriers

EAC urged to address emerging non-tariff business barriers

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Trump tightens US entry ban on 12 African states

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing full travel restrictions and entry limitations on four more African countries in a move that further tightens immigration controls.

By Macharia Kamau and Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Fluorspar project gets back on track

The Mining Ministry has in the past said the mine has huge potential and could be in production for another 40 years.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Bamburi to set up Sh32b clinker plant after Amsons takeover

Plant in Kwale County is expected to start clinker production by 2028, which will double Bamburi's cement output.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Why KQ board has picked Egyptian Kamal to replace Kilavuka

Kenya Airways board has shocked the aviation sector with a controversial decision to appoint a foreigner, Egyptian George Kamal.

By David Odongo and Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Court reinstates gas firm's permit for Kilifi terminal

Lake Gas, a subsidiary of Tanzania's Lake Group, had appealed the tribunal's ruling at the Environment and Land Court.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Match to Singapore or new term? Ruto's shift to big-ticket projects with Sh5tr fund

The Ruto administration launched the Hustler Fund on November 30, 2022, two months after he took the oath of office on September 13.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Tanzanian firm Amsons eyes Kenya's renewable energy sector

Amsons Group has said it plans to venture into Kenya's energy sector as it seeks to deepen its foray in the country following the acquisition of Bamburi Cement and a controlling stake in EAPC.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Mbadi: Why we sold Safaricom shares to Vodacom

The planned sale faces growing scrutiny from citizens and lawmakers demanding clarity and transparency.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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The hidden health toll on East Africa's key logistics artery

Due to the nature of their work, the truckers have to contend with other diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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'Not for sale': Why MPs slammed brakes on Tanzanian billionaire's cement empire

MPs have moved to block the controversial off-market share sale that would have handed a Tanzanian billionaire a dominant stake in the State-linked East African Portland Cement.

By Macharia Kamau and Brian Ngugi 1 month ago

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State ordered to pay Mauritian backed sugar investor Sh24b

Justice Florence Wangari ruled that the State had breached its commitments to the investor, who was blocked from developing a flagship agricultural project.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Who owns Kenya?: 2pc control over half of arable land

A handful of Kenyans hold more than half of arable land, which is largely idle with allegations that a substantial proportion of this land has been acquired irregularly.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Report: Public debt burden locks Kenyans out of health, education

Rising repayments, new survey by KHRC shows, mean less money for essential services. Kenya's debt service to revenue ratio stood at 67 per cent in the year to June 2025.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Kenya Power on the spot for neglecting off-grid stations

New Auditor General report shows most of them are not in operation due to a lack of periodic maintenance. This is even as metrics used to measure the reliability of power supply.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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How Trump's migration freeze may cut off billions in diaspora remittances

Kenyans working in the US accounted for more than half of diaspora remittances last year.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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China's investment cap leaves State grappling with two toll tariffs

The splitting of the contract to expand the Rironi-Mau Summit Road has caused complications for KeNHA, as it emerges that the two consortia had proposed different toll rates.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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All you need to know about Rironi-Mau Summit project after Ruto launch

President William Ruto said he aims to commission the Rironi-Mau Summit road upgrade two months ahead of the August 2027 General Election.

By Julius Chepkwony and Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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Why Patrick Nyoike has been under scrutiny

Nyoike was involved in the approval process for the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project, one of Africa's largest wind farms.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Why MPs have dropped call to probe ex-energy bosses

The report also recommended that EACC and DCI probe Njoroge, who served as the Managing Director of Kenya Power from 2007 and 2014.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Why MPs want KPLC, power firms probed

The probe scrutinised OrPower IV, Kenya's first IPP, which signed an initial PPA in 1998 for an eight megawatt geothermal plant.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Why thermal power plants are set for a big comeback

Another highly sought-after project is the High Grand Falls dam, which has been looked at as an option to bridge the gap between demand and supply.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Dar firm tightens grip on Kenya market with Sh723m EAPC deal

Tanzania's Amson Group's acquisition of 29.2 per cent stake in Portland follows its recent takeover of Bamburi Cement.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Chinese retailer boosts Uchumi earnings amid Sh8.3b debt woes

China Square now accounts for more than 80 per cent of the rental income earned by the listed former retail giant after setting up an outlet at Uchumi's Lang'ata Hyper premises.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Ruto's claim on data centre power consumption untrue - analysts

William Ruto last week tickled a room full of Kenyans in Doha.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago