EPRA Cuts Diesel by KSh 10.06, Kerosene Up by KSh 38.60 After Transport Strike
EPRA revised Kenya's May-June fuel prices on May 18 after a nationwide transport strike left two dead. Diesel falls KSh 10.06 to KSh 232.86, kerosene rises KSh 38.60 to KSh 191.38, and petrol holds at KSh 214.25 to narrow the adulteration gap.
CS Mbadi Defends Fuel Taxes as Matatu Strike Piles Pressure on Government
Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government recognised the severity of the crisis but argued that the fuel price shock was largely being driven by global events
Kenya's Transport Operators Begin Strike Over High Fuel Costs
A prolonged strike threatens to choke supply lines, delay cargo movement and push consumer prices higher, potentially transforming a sectoral protest into a broader economic crisis.Dangote Refinery, FX Reserves Boom Earn Nigeria First S&P Upgrade in 14 Years
S&P upgraded Nigeria to B from B- on May 15, 2026, its first upgrade in 14 years, completing a three-agency sweep with Fitch and Moody's. Drivers include the Dangote refinery operating at 650,000 bpd, FX reserves at $50 billion, and a current account surplus projected at 5.8% of GDP in 2026.Africa’s Electrification and AI Data Centre Boom Sparks New Industrial Race in Kenya and the Continent
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, data centres, electric mobility and smart grids are accelerating demand for electricity and digital infrastructure across the worldKenya Raises Fuel Prices For May-June Cycle Amid Supply, Quality Concerns
Diesel hit a record KSh 242.92 per litre in Kenya's May-June 2026 fuel cycle as Middle East supply disruptions drove landed costs higher for a second consecutive month. Learn what's driving the spike and what it means for your wallet.Bolt Records Surge in Electric Boda Boda Use As High Fuel Prices Bite
Bolt estimates that riders save between KSh 300 and KSh 500 per day by switching from petrol to electric bikes.Dangote Shifts Refinery Plans to Mombasa
Dangote tells the FT he prefers Mombasa over Tanga for a planned 650,000-bpd East African refinery costing US$15-17bn, citing the port's depth and Kenya's larger economy. He deferred the location decision to President Ruto, saying whatever Ruto decides is what he will do.Kenya Power To Purchase Meters for KSh19 bn Solar Project
KPLC has invited bids for the supply of single-phase prepaid meters and miniature circuit breakers, a contract that will be financed under the KSh 19.37 billion Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP)Why Fleet Owners Are Turning to Smart Monitoring Systems
South Sudan Declines to Renew Oranto Petroleum's Exploration License
South Sudan has decided not to renew the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) held by Oranto Petroleum for Block B3,
TotalEnergies Kenya Delivers Highest Dividend Since 1999
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya posted a 46% rise in FY2025 profit after tax to KSh 2.17Bn, driven by EPRA retail margin reform that lifted gross profit 33% to KSh 11.98Bn. The company declared a KSh 3.45 dividend, its highest since 1999, while operating debt-free and doubling aviation revenue to KSh 8.86Bn.
