Kenya Pipeline Corporation expands fuel transport with new vessel on Lake Victoria

Operations at the Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) oil jetty in Kisumu have been ramped up following the introduction of a second cargo ship to ferry fuel from the depot to Uganda through Lake Victoria. The vessel christened MT Elgon has a capacity of 4,500 cubic metres and will complement MT Kabaka Mutebi II which was…

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Commissioner of Cooperatives, David Obonyo

Commissioner of Cooperatives Obonyo urges cooperatives to advocate for a greener future

Commissioner of Cooperatives, David Obonyo has called on cooperatives to continue to advocate for a green future by promoting the adoption of renewable energy and environmental conservation programs within sector fostering sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Obonyo who was speaking on Tuesday during the 2nd Cooperative movement stakeholders’ annual conference on the legal and regulatory…

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Deputy President Wiliam Ruto and management consultant Eliud Owalo during a meeting with a section of leaders and professionals from Nyanza region in Naivasha. Photo:courtesy

President Ruto to open Nyanza International Investment Conference in June

President William Ruto is expected to visit Kisumu to preside over the official opening of the Nyanza International Investment Conference (NIIC) next month, it has been revealed. Information and Communication Technology Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the President will officially grace the conference. “The Head of State himself will lead a team of local and international investors…

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MCA Joyce Yiapaso Sunte who sponsored Kajiado County Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2024. Photo:Obegi Malack

Kajiado companies reject bill allocating 1 per cent of their profits to CSR initiatives

A section of investors operating in Kajiado County have raised concern over the County Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2024 which is now in public participation stage. The bill wants companies to allocate 1 per cent of their profit to CSR in every financial year. It also details that every company shall reserve to residents of…

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Dr. Gamaliel Hassan Chief Executive Officer of Stima Sacco addressing investors .Photo by Obegi Malack

Stima Sacco assets hit record KSh59.1 billion in 2023

Stima DT Sacco has Sacco achieved remarkable growth across all key indicators in the year ended December 31, 2023, this was revealed during the Sacco’s Investors briefing meeting in Nairobi. The Sacco which turns 50 years this year paid members dividends at a rate of 15 per cent and rebates at 11 per cent. This…

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KenGen CEO Eng. Peter Njenga addresses the press during a past function. Photo: File

KenGen profit falls 9.2 per cent on weak shilling

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has reported a 9.2 per cent drop in net profit in first-half earnings compared with the same period a year earlier. The listed firm reported KSh2.96 billion in net profit for the six months to December 2023. This profit drop from the KSh3.26 billion reported in a similar period last…

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Electricity producers risk hefty fines over flouting new rules

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reiterated that any individual seeking to sell electricity must be registered with the organization. David Kariuki, EPRA Deputy Director, Energy Planning said that those who will not adhere to the directive shall risk paying hefty fines. Kariuki was speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Kisumu where he…

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