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Kenyans get relief as EPRA announces new fuel rates
The reduction comes after careful calculations by the regulator and will take effect from Sunday, February 15, running through to March 14.
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Treasury and Epra hold key to lower power bills after Kenya Power IPP talks
Kenya Power has already completed talks with several Independent Power Producers to review Power Purchase Agreements that have long been blamed for driving up electricity prices. The new terms, which aim to cut tariffs and convert contracts from foreign currency to Kenya Shillings, were finalised during the financial year ending June 2025 and submitted to Treasury and Epra for review, according to the Auditor-General.
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Fuel prices drop as EPRA cuts pump rates for January–February cycle
The new prices will apply from January 15 to February 14, 2026, following a review conducted in line with the law.
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EPRA shuts fuel stations for selling adulterated diesel
EPRA also reported multiple cases involving trucks ferrying diesel that was either adulterated or intended for export.
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EPRA holds petrol, diesel and kerosene prices steady across Kenya
Kenya’s EPRA has left petrol, diesel and kerosene prices unchanged from December 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026, citing mixed global oil trends and a stable shilling.
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Kenya’s Kiptoo elected Chair of Eastern Africa Power Pool Regulatory Board
Established in 2005 under an inter-governmental Memorandum of Understanding, the IRB is one of six organs of the EAPP. The regional electricity market includes 13 countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Rwanda, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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EPRA, City Hall face court challenge over sudden CBD matatu directive
The operators warn that the rule will only make the situation worse as the December festive season approaches, noting that heavy movement during this period requires stable and predictable transport options. According to them, enforcing the ban at such a time “will likely create chaos,” leaving commuters stranded in a period when demand for public transport is highest.
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Fuel costs remain unchanged for November, Epra announces
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will continue to retail at Sh184.52 per litre, Diesel at Sh171.47, and Kerosene at Sh154.78. The prices, which take effect from midnight, include the 16 per cent Value Added Tax, in line with the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and updated excise duty rates as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
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Kenya-Ethiopia border smuggling ring busted, three arrested
Epra, mandated to oversee the import, refining, storage, transportation, and sale of petroleum products, ensures that all fuel in the market meets safety and quality standards while protecting government revenue and market stability. It also regulates fuel prices, issuing monthly reviews to safeguard consumers and maintain a sustainable supply chain.
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EPRA confirms fuel prices unchanged until November 14
In its latest review released on Tuesday, EPRA said the cost of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain at Sh184.52, Sh171.47, and Sh154.78 per litre, respectively, in Nairobi.
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Kenyans suffered most blackouts in March 2025 – EPRA
The report indicated that the lowest interruption durations were recorded in June 2025 at 7.31 hours, a month characterized by low rainfall and cold weather.
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Kenya hits five-year peak in electricity demand, driven by homes and e-mobility
Household electricity use grew by 13.03 percent to 3,640.32 GWh, making residential consumption one of the fastest-growing segments of the market. Small commercial enterprises also saw an 11.5 percent increase in usage, reaching 1,913.26 GWh, a rise attributed to urban expansion and growth in micro and small businesses.