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Kenya presses on in building nuclear plant in Siaya; CS Wandayi reveals

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 202509 mins

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that Kenya is pressing ahead with plans to build its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County. Speaking to the Senate Committee on Energy sitting in Kisumu, Wandayi said the move is part of a strategy to boost energy access and secure a long-term supply. He…

High Court blocks privatization of Kenya Pipeline Company

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 2025August 15, 202503 mins

The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily stopped the government from privatizing the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory order on August 15, 2025, halting any sale, transfer, or disposal of KPC shares until a petition challenging the move is fully heard. “Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the…

Wandayi: KPC sale won’t raise fuel prices

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202503 mins

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has downplayed concerns that the partial divestment of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) could lead to fuel price hike. Speaking before the National Assembly as they examined Sessional Paper No. 2 on KPC’s planned privatization, Wandayi emphasized that existing regulatory frameworks remain intact. “We believe privatization of the company…