A fresh fuel price row has erupted after motorists claimed politics not market forces is now determining what Kenyans pay at the pump.NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 15 – The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has criticised the latest fuel price review, accusing the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of allowing politics to influence fuel prices.
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Gachagua demands media access to Laikipia Air Base over disputed Ebola facility construction
Rigathi Gachagua has called for media access to Laikipia Air Base to verify alleged Ebola facility construction, amid an escalating political and legal dispute.NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14— Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto’s administration to grant journalists access to Laikipia Air Base to verify the status of a controversial Ebola quarantine and isolation facility.
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Kalonzo says Sh10 fuel price reduction insufficient, calls for major tax cuts
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed the Sh10 diesel price cut as insufficient, calling for major fuel tax reductions to bring prices below Sh200.NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15— Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed the government’s Sh10 per litre reduction in diesel prices as insufficient, arguing that meaningful relief for Kenyans can only be achieved through deep cuts in fuel taxes and levies to push pump prices below Sh200.
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Ruto defends fuel prices strategy amid geopolitical oil market pressures
Ruto said the government remains committed to moderating fuel prices and ensuring stable supply of petroleum products.NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14— President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 diesel cut supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy.Speaking during a church service at Nkarusha Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kajiado County on Sunday, Ruto said the government remains committed to moderating fuel prices and ensuring stable supply of petroleum products despite escalating geopolitical tensions that have pushed up global crude oil prices.
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EU, AFD expand clean energy access to 100,000 Kenyans
EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger said the programme demonstrates the impact of partnerships between governments, development agencies and the private sector.TURKANA, Kenya, June 14 – The European Union (EU), Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Government of Kenya have commissioned the second phase of the Green Mini-Grid (GMG) Programme, extending renewable electricity access to more than 100,000 people in underserved communities across the country.
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WORLD CUP: “I am Here To Help Brazil Get Back To The Top,” Says Vinicius Jr After Morocco Draw
NEW YORK, USA, Jun 13 – “I am not here to be the best player of the tournament,” said Vinicius Jr on the eve of Brazil’s opening World Cup game.“I am here to help Brazil get back to the top.”
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KETRACO energises Sh8.4bn Isinya–Konza power line to boost Konza Technopolis supply
KETRACO has energised the Sh8.4bn Isinya–Konza 400kV transmission line and substation, ensuring reliable power supply to Konza Technopolis.NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 – The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has energised the 400kV Isinya–Konza Transmission Line and the 400/132/66kV Konza Substation, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s efforts to strengthen national grid reliability and secure stable power supply for Konza Technopolis.
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Gachagua lawyers raise alarm over ‘missing pages’ in impeachment ruling
Lawyers for Rigathi Gachagua question discrepancies between the ruling delivered in court and the version served to parties.NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 – A legal dispute surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new twist after his lawyers raised concerns over an alleged discrepancy between the judgment delivered by the High Court and the certified copy issued to parties.
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All eyes on EPRA as Ruto’s Sh10 diesel cut pledge faces test amid US-Iran deal hopes
Motorists and businesses await EPRA’s June-July fuel price review as President William Ruto’s promised Sh10 diesel cut faces a key test.NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 — Motorists, transporters and businesses are awaiting Sunday’s fuel price review with heightened anticipation after last month’s steep price hikes triggered protests and forced the government to promise fresh relief at the pump.
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KETRACO energizes Isinya–Konza Line to power technopolis
The project comprises a 98-kilometre double-circuit 400kV transmission line connecting Isinya and Konza, alongside a modern 400/132/66kV substation fitted with two 400/132kV, 350MVA transformers and two 132/66kV, 100MVA transformers.NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14 – Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has energized the 400kV Isinya–Konza Transmission Line and the 400/132/66kV Konza Substation, strengthening grid reliability and securing electricity supply for Konza Technopolis and the wider lower eastern region.