Brian Njung’e, a 24-year-old student at Kiambu National Polytechnic, has died while in police custody at Kiambu Police Station, sparking outrage and demands for answers from his family. According to activist and CEO VOCAL Afrof ica Hussein Khalid, he was arrested on Thursday morning, May 21, in the Kirigiti area of Kiambu town and booked
Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced growth in income from the e-mobility sector, with electricity sales from electric vehicle (EV) charging reaching Ksh 382 million over 34 months. In a press release dated May 21, Kenya Power said the growth reflects a sharp increase in EV adoption across the country, supported by expanding infrastructure
President William Ruto has unveiled a duty-free import plan for electric vehicles in a move aimed at easing pressure from rising fuel costs. Speaking at State House on May 22, 2026, Ruto said that the policy supports a wider shift toward clean energy. It also seeks to reduce Kenya’s dependence on fossil fuels. The announcement