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Energy & Transport
Energy and transport in Kenya: power, roads, aviation, ports and infrastructure projects that move people and goods.
KenGen Olkaria Expansion at 70% as Turbine Commissioning Nears
KenGen's Olkaria I geothermal expansion in the Great Rift Valley has hit 70% completion, with the first turbine set to be commissioned by June 2026, adding 63MW to Kenya's grid.
Gulf Energy Breaks Ground on Lokichar Oil, Eyes December Exports
Gulf Energy E&P BV has broken ground on the South Lokichar oil project in Turkana, targeting first commercial crude exports by December 1, 2026, via a road-rail-port corridor.
Wind Power Dominates Kenya's New Generation Mix as Coal Phase-Out Accelerates
Wind energy now leads Kenya's new power generation pipeline as the government accelerates the phase-out of coal plans and doubles down on the Turkana corridor's vast wind resource.
Kenya Launches National EV Charging Network with 200 Stations by 2027
Kenya has unveiled an ambitious national electric vehicle charging network targeting 200 stations across the country by 2027, backed by government incentives and private investment.
Mombasa-Nairobi SGR Posts Record 8 Million Passengers in 2025
The Madaraka Express on the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway carried a record 8 million passengers in 2025, cementing its role as East Africa's most popular long-distance rail service.
Kenya Pipeline Company Upgrades Mombasa-Nairobi Fuel Line to Boost Capacity
Kenya Pipeline Company has completed a major upgrade of the Line 1 Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline, raising throughput capacity and reducing the fuel supply disruptions that have periodically hit the country.
Electric Bus Pilot Launched on Nairobi-Thika Route by Matatu SACCO
A Matatu SACCO has launched Nairobi's first electric bus service on the Nairobi-Thika corridor, signalling a pivotal shift in Kenya's public transport decarbonisation journey.
Kenya's Rural Electrification Programme Connects 500 More Villages in 2026
Kenya's Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation has connected 500 additional villages to the national grid in 2026, transforming livelihoods from Turkana to Taita Taveta.
Nairobi Commuter Rail Expansion Reaches Ruiru and Juja, Easing Traffic
Nairobi's commuter rail network has extended its northern corridor to Ruiru and Juja, offering daily relief to tens of thousands of commuters battling the city's notorious congestion.