KenGen Trims Board by a Third in Governance Overhaul
KenGen has become the first state-owned enterprise to restructure its board under Kenya's Government Owned Enterprises Act 2025, cutting directors from 14 to 9 and triggering the exit of three independent non-executive directors, including Board Chairman Hon. Alfred Agoi Masadia. Shareholders approved the changes at an EGM on 12th February 2026, introducing a Class A and B share structure that ring-fences minority investor voting on independent director elections. The reconstituted board must elect its own chairperson from among independent directors, ending the era of government-appointed chairs
High Energy Costs Drive Shift to Renewables in Tea Sector
The AfDB, through its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, has launched a technical study to identify clean energy solutions for factories managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)
Kenya Holds Petroleum Budget Steady as Middle East Tensions Muddy Oil Markets
Kenya's supplementary budget comes at a time when global oil markets remain volatile amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a development that has heightened the importance of maintaining reliable fuel supply systemsIndonesian Investor Pulls Out of Suswa Geothermal Project
Indonesia’s state-linked energy company, Pertamina, through its geothermal subsidiary PGEO, has withdrawn from the planned development of the Suswa geothermal field,Kenya, Uganda Shield Fuel Supply as Middle East Conflict Lifts Global Oil Prices
The governments of Kenya and Uganda have separately moved to reassure their citizens that supply lines remain intact as the Middle Eastern conflict continues.Why the Strait of Hormuz is so Important for Global Trade
At its narrowest, the Strait of Hormuz is only about 33 kilometres wide — but it is the only maritime exit for the Persian Gulf's oil-producing nations: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Iran, and Qatar.Vivo to Cut LPG Storage by 22% as It Upgrades Mombasa Facility
KRA Onboards 500 Fuel Stations as Taxpayers Scramble to Meet New E-TIMS Rules
KRA says it has onboarded over 500 fuel stations onto its eTIMS fuel module, representing about 16% of outlets nationwide.Kenya Grants Uganda Exclusive Board Seats in KPC
The government has extended the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO by three working days after the Capital Markets Authority approved a revised closing date of February 24, 2026, following investor feedback during the offer period. The extension comes alongside governance amendments that recognize KPC’s regional role, including board nomination rights for Uganda subject to shareholding thresholds. Offer terms remain unchanged, with allocation results due on March 4 and trading set to begin on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on March 9.Tanzania Drives Kenya Electricity Exports to Record Highs
Kenya’s electricity exports hit record highs in the final quarter of 2025, marking a structural shift in regional power trade after years of limited cross-border sales. Total exports rose from 26.13 GWh in October to 52.11 GWh in December, the highest on record. The surge was driven by rapidly rising shipments to Tanzania following the full operational ramp-up of the 400 kV Isinya–Singida interconnector, with Tanzania accounting for more than 96% of December volumes.Total Kenya Ordered to Return Rival's LPG Cylinders in 7-Year Debt Row
Total won its KSh 6.73 million counterclaim, with interest, but cannot collect until Hunkar Trading's cylinders are returned.Spiro, ARC Ride Draw Global Capital to Kenya’s EV Shift
