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No fuel shortage, G2G deal stabilising supply – CS Wandayi

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Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has once again reassured Kenyans that there is no fuel shortage in the country.

The CS attributed the stable supply to the government-to-government (G2G) fuel importation framework, despite ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affecting global markets.

Mr Wandayi on Friday dismissed claims that the country’s fuel supply had been adversely affected by the Middle East crisis, describing such assertions as “mistaken” and “outrightly malicious.”

The CS said fuel shipments are arriving on schedule, storage levels remain stable and distribution across the country is continuing without interruption despite volatility in global energy markets.

“Kenya’s fuel supply remains secure, stable and well managed despite ongoing global market uncertainty,” he said.

His remarks come amid concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could disrupt global oil supply chains and trigger fuel shortages and higher prices in importing countries such as Kenya.

The minister credited the G2G fuel importation framework with shielding the country from supply disruptions that have affected several countries in the region and beyond.

“Because the freight and premium component is fixed, we were able to benefit extensively as a country even as other countries were contending with the skyrocketing of freight and premium in the market,” he said.

The CS noted that Kenya has successfully diversified its fuel sourcing to include Europe, the US Gulf Coast, India and the Red Sea region after traditional supply routes through the United Arab Emirates were affected by the war in Iran.

According to Mr Wandayi, international suppliers operating under the G2G framework demonstrated flexibility by sourcing petroleum products from alternative markets, helping the country avoid shortages and maintain stable supplies.

He said the diversification of supply routes had strengthened the country’s energy sector by reducing reliance on a single corridor and ensuring continuity of supply even when traditional channels face disruptions.

He disclosed that Kenya currently pays freight and premium costs of 78 US dollars per tonne for diesel, 84 US dollars per tonne for petrol and 97 US dollars per tonne for Jet A1 fuel.

“Some markets which were exposed to open spot purchasing experienced freight and premium costs rising to approximately 250 to 300 US dollars per tonne during this period. You can imagine the difference,” the CS  said.

The CS has also revealed that there are early indications that fuel prices are beginning to ease in the international market.

“There are early signs that global pressures may begin to ease. Changes in demand patterns and improved supply routing are gradually stabilising international markets,” he said.

“While the situation remains fluid and unpredictable, the direction is encouraging. In the fullness of time, as global conditions stabilise, Kenyans can expect the benefits to be felt progressively through the system.”

He has said the government is closely engaging industry stakeholders to ensure that any reduction in global fuel costs is eventually reflected in local pump prices and benefits consumers.

“We are already seeing early signs of easing prices globally, and that benefit must be passed on to consumers,” he said.

The CS added that the government remains in constant consultation with manufacturers, transport and logistics players, oil marketing companies, distributors, public transport operators and regulators to ensure adequate fuel availability across the country while safeguarding consumers from unnecessary price pressures.

He also appealed to oil marketing companies to speed up the uptake of fuel already available within the system to create room for incoming cargo.

The CS has said that several fuel vessels are currently waiting offshore to offload products into the country.

“The ships are lining up at sea waiting to discharge. My appeal to the oil marketing companies that have been allocated various quantities of these products is to move with speed and uplift those products for the system to be freed so that we can continue to receive more products,” he said.

The CS further defended the government’s approach to fuel pricing, saying policy interventions announced by President William Ruto do not negate the statutory price-setting mechanism administered by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

“The President did provide policy direction and as a community, together with entities including EPRA, we are guided by that policy direction. That does not in any way negate the established process of price determination by EPRA,” he said.

His remarks come amid heightened public interest in fuel prices following recent fluctuations in global oil markets, with the government insisting that Kenya remains adequately supplied and well positioned to weather future shocks in the international energy sector-NTVkenya.co.ke.

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National Assembly dismisses claims Sacco Bill is being rushed through Parliament

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The National Assembly has dismissed reports that the Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is being rushed through Parliament, saying the proposed law is still undergoing public participation.

Through infographics shared on Facebook on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Parliament said misleading information had been circulating online about the Bill, formally known as the Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 32 of 2025.

Bill was published in June 2025

The National Assembly said the Bill was published on June 30, 2025, and had remained under consideration for more than 12 months.

It rejected suggestions that lawmakers were fast-tracking the proposed amendments without allowing enough time for scrutiny.

According to Parliament, the lengthy period between the publication of the Bill and its current consideration shows that it is not being rushed.

Bill currently before the National Assembly committee

The Sacco Societies Amendment Bill is currently before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.

The committee is conducting public participation and receiving views from members of the public and other stakeholders.

The submissions are expected to help the committee assess the proposed amendments before presenting its recommendations to the National Assembly.

What happens after public participation?

After the public participation process is concluded, the committee will prepare a report containing its findings and recommendations.

Parliament said the views submitted by members of the public and stakeholders could inform further amendments to the Bill.

The proposed legislation will then proceed to the National Assembly for consideration by MPs.

This means the Bill has not yet completed the legislative process and could still be amended based on the submissions received during public participation.

Bill will be forwarded to Senate

The National Assembly also clarified that the Bill will not proceed directly for presidential assent after being passed by MPs.

Because the proposed legislation concerns county governments, it will be forwarded to the Senate for consideration in accordance with the Constitution.

The Senate will be required to consider the Bill before it can complete the parliamentary process and be presented for presidential assent.

Parliament urged members of the public to rely on verified information about the Sacco Societies Amendment Bill instead of unconfirmed reports circulating online-PeopleDaily.Digital.

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Digital house-hunting platform bets on technology to reshape Nairobi’s rental market

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 14 – A growing shift towards digital property searches is changing how Kenyans find rental homes, with real estate technology platform Reemio positioning itself as a solution to longstanding challenges.

This included fraudulent listings, costly house searches and limited market transparency.

As younger, tech-savvy consumers turn to online platforms to make purchasing decisions, the company says digitizing the rental process could improve efficiency for both tenants and landlords while lowering transaction costs.

“Our niche is to solve the problem of house hunting and also bring trust into that process. We use technology to connect renters and landlords,” said Kimani.

Kimani said the platform seeks to address inefficiencies that have traditionally made house hunting expensive and time-consuming.

Instead of physically visiting multiple properties, users can browse verified listings, take virtual tours, compare amenities and access information on additional costs such as water charges, electricity bills and service fees before scheduling physical viewings.

Beyond improving convenience for tenants, Reemio argues that technology can help landlords reduce marketing costs, shorten vacancy periods and reach a wider pool of prospective tenants, including Kenyans living abroad.

The company says its platform also generates market data that can help property owners and developers better understand evolving consumer preferences, although its long-term impact will depend on wider adoption of digital property platforms and continued investment in trustworthy online real estate marketplaces-Capitalfm.co.ke.

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ORPP edges two parties closer to joining Kenya’s political arena

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The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has issued a notice for the provisional registration of two proposed political parties, opening a seven-day window for members of the public to lodge objections.

In a notice published by the Registrar of Political Parties and Chief Executive Officer J.C. Lorionokou, the ORPP announced that the Social Democratic Party of Kenya (SDP) and the People’s Alternative Voice (PAV) are in the process of being provisionally registered under Section 5(2)(a) of the Political Parties Act.

The ORPP, a State office established under Section 33 of the Political Parties Act and Article 260 of the Constitution, said its mandate includes registering and regulating political parties as well as administering the Political Parties Fund.

According to the notice, the Social Democratic Party of Kenya (SDP) has adopted pink, white and sky blue as its official party colours, with the slogan “Change – Mageuzi.” The party’s symbol is the acronym SDP enclosed inside a circle.

The party’s listed founder members are Nyangong’ Duncan Nyumbah, Omwandasi Jared Dishon and Kinyua Mary Wacuka.

The founders of PAV are listed as Odenyo John Fitzgerald Elly, Nyando Rachel Mmboga and Ali Hussein Kiplangat.

The Registrar said particulars of the two proposed political parties have been published on the ORPP website to facilitate public scrutiny as required by law.

Any person wishing to oppose the provisional registration of either party has seven days from the date of publication of the notice to submit objections either in writing or in person to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties at Lion Place, Fourth Floor, Waiyaki Way at Karuna Close, Nairobi.

The provisional registration marks the first step in the legal process of establishing a political party in Kenya.

Kenya has 91 fully registered political parties. The ORPP’s updated register indicates that, as of January 2026, there were 91 parties that had met the legal requirements for full registration under the Political Parties Act-STAR.

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