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Energy & Transport
Energy and transport in Kenya: power, roads, aviation, ports and infrastructure projects that move people and goods.
Uganda MPs and KPA push to cut non-tariff barriers on Northern Corridor
Uganda’s Tourism and Trade committee pledged to help remove non-tariff barriers after talks with Kenya Ports Authority in Mombasa; Uganda accounts for over 65% of Mombasa transit cargo.
Rerec races September deadline on Sh20bn World Bank off-grid solar push
Rerec has weeks to commission 31 solar mini-grids and 316 solar water pumps under the $150m Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project as CEO Rose Mkalama told the Senate Energy Committee the September 30 close is still the target despite delays.
Musaga Substation fire blacks out five western counties, Kenya Power re-routes
A fire at Musaga Substation in Kakamega cut power to Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya and parts of Vihiga; Kenya Power said it is restoring supply via alternative lines after reports of outages from about 8.20 pm.
Matatu Operators Reject NTSA Fare-Control Powers
Matatu operators have rejected plans to empower NTSA to regulate fares, warning of losses and service cuts if caps ignore fuel costs.
Power Supply Quality Queried After Kenya’s Major Blackout
After a widespread blackout, scrutiny has turned to power quality and reliability—not only raw generation capacity.
JKIA Courts Private Jet Owners With New Service Plan
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is targeting private jet owners and operators with a refreshed service package as Kenya courts high-value aviation traffic.
MPs Back Bill Giving NTSA Power to Regulate Matatu Fares
Parliament has advanced a bill that would empower NTSA to regulate public service vehicle fares, aiming to curb arbitrary matatu hikes.
Editorial: Rein In Reckless Drivers in Political Convoys
Nation’s editorial board says blatant traffic violations by political motorcades must stop before more bystanders are killed or maimed.
Nairobi’s Metro Dream Edges Closer as Mass Transit Planning Advances
A city of more than five million cannot live on surface roads alone—renewed metro and mass-transit talk puts rail-based options back on the agenda.