The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has formally responded to the Standing Committee on Energy over the reported curtailment of geothermal power generation between July and December 2024. The statement comes in the wake of growing public and parliamentary concern regarding Kenya’s energy mix, renewable investments, and increasing reliance on electricity imports.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection’s ambitious labour migration strategy came under intense scrutiny today as Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua appeared before the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare to defend his ministry’s handling of overseas job recruitment. The session, chaired by Sen Julius Murgor (West Pokot), laid bare systemic weaknesses that continue to hinder thousands of job-seekers from accessing employment abroad.

The Senate’s County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee spent a full Thursday in Kwale County and learned that although verbal assurances and tidy paperwork sounded convincing, things on the ground are different. Led by Committee Chair Senator Godfrey Osotsi, alongside Senators Eddy Oketch, Agnes Kavindu, Peris Tobiko, Beth Syengo, Hamida Kibwana, William Kisang, Raphael Chimera, and George Mbugua, the visit highlighted glaring gaps in project completion and functionality.