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KenGen picks John Mosonik to chair board as Masadia exits

Sacco ReviewNovember 3, 202604 mins

KenGen appoints former Infrastructure Principal Secretary John Mosonik as board chairman, replacing Alfred Agoi Masadia. Mosonik brings over 30 years of experience in infrastructure, telecommunications and energy development. His appointment comes as KenGen prepares for a leadership transition following the selection of Ronoh Kibet as CEO. Professor Engineer John Kipngetich Mosonik, a former Principal Secretary…

Siaya nuclear plant gets strong public backing, NuPEA says

Sacco ReviewNovember 2, 202608 mins

NuPEA says public support for the proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya has grown following repeated community engagements. President William Ruto is expected to preside over the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in March 2027. KenGen and universities are preparing to support the project through technical expertise, research and specialised training. The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency…

KenGen names Ronoh Kibet as new CEO

Sacco ReviewOctober 24, 202603 mins

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has chosen an insider steeped in its commercial expansion, Ronoh Kibet, as its next chief executive from February 1, 2027. Kibet is currently General Manager for Commercial Services. In that seat, he runs energy markets, investments, new business, partnerships and sustainability. He steps into the shoes of Eng. Peter Waweru…

EPRA adds Sh4.10 per unit to October electricity costs

Sacco ReviewOctober 12, 202603 mins

Electricity consumers face fresh cost adjustments in October. EPRA has announced changes affecting monthly power bills. Households and businesses could feel the impact differently. Electricity consumers in Kenya face higher power costs in October after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced monthly adjustments that add approximately Ksh4.10 per unit consumed. The adjustments comprise…

Kenya rethinks green energy funding amid GDP losses

Sacco ReviewAugust 11, 202604 mins

Climate change is costing Kenya 3 to 5 per cent of GDP. Kenya faces an 87 per cent climate funding gap. KDC plans to launch a green fund for sustainable businesses. Kenya is rethinking its funding for green energy after the country’s estimates suggested a drop in its Gross Domestic Product owing to climate change….

GDC breaks ground on Ksh500 million laboratory complex in Nakuru

Sacco ReviewJuly 18, 202604 mins

GDC has launched construction of a Ksh500 million geothermal laboratory and office complex in Nakuru. The facility will boost geothermal research, exploration and technical training. GDC says the project will strengthen Kenya’s clean energy sector and geothermal expertise. The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has launched construction of a new Geothermal Science and Analytical Laboratory and…

KenGen signs fifth investor at Olkaria green energy park

Sacco ReviewJuly 18, 202605 mins

KenGen signs fifth investor at Olkaria Green Energy Park with a KSh2.6 billion fish feed plant. Company plans to double geothermal capacity to 1,500MW by 2034 through public private partnerships. New facility will be the region’s largest fish feed plant, targeting markets across East Africa. Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has signed its fifth investor…

Kenya to pay higher tariffs for Ethiopian electricity under renewed deal

Sacco ReviewJuly 16, 202604 mins

Kenya Power raises Ethiopia power import tariff to about Ksh 20 per unit. Ethiopian electricity now supplies over 10% of Kenya’s grid. Kenya plans to expand Ethiopian power imports to Marsabit and Mandera. Kenyan electricity consumers face a new cost reality after Kenya Power agreed to pay approximately Ksh 20 (15.5 US cents) per kilowatt-hour…

CS Mbadi promises new measures to cushion Kenyans from soaring fuel prices

Sacco ReviewMay 18, 202606 mins

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the government is weighing fresh interventions to ease the burden of soaring fuel prices, which continue to pile pressure on households and businesses across the country. Speaking in Kisumu during a public engagement, Mbadi revealed that the Treasury is exploring additional measures, including further tax…

Governor Orengo slams fuel price hike as punitive, economically reckless

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 2026April 17, 202608 mins

Siaya Governor James Orengo has mounted a scathing attack on the latest fuel price hike, terming it punitive, economically reckless and a direct blow to already struggling households and hopes the reduction announced soon after will immediately reflect on the fuel pumps across the country. Orengo said the 25 per cent increase was unjustified and…