Inefficiencies of Local Refinery Causes Rise in Kerosene Prices
The latest fuel price review has seen the price of kerosene increase by KES 1.57 per litre despite drop in international crude oil prices and petroleum product prices. The Free On Board (FOB) price of Murban crude oil lifted in November 2012 was posted…
Price of Petrol Drops by KES 1.07 While Kerosene Increases by KES 1.57
The ERC has released this period's oil prices. Super petrol in Nairobi will retail at KES 112.61 from KES 113.68. Diesel will retail at KES 105.79 down from KES 105.85 while the price of kerosene will increase to KES 86.44 from KES 84.87.
Compulsory Hot Water Solar Systems for Big Consumers
Now the government has another thing coming...tough regulations to force institutions that use large amounts of hot water to install solar systems. Through the Ministry of Energy, the government wants you to copy a few things here and there as it regards to installation of solar water heating systems. Read on
International Oil Prices Drop, Shilling Weakens, What Next For Local Fuel Prices?
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is today, expected to announce reviewed fuel prices for the period starting 15 December 2012 to 14 January 2013. Based on the recent drop in international oil prices and the depreciation of the Shilling over the month of November, what should…
Introducing Airtel’s Pamoja Bundles
Airtel Kenya has unveiled its new voice bundle plan dubbed: Pamoja Bundles which allows subscribers to purchase seconds on a daily basis which can be used for on-net, i.e. Airtel to Airtel, calls. Seconds that can be purchased range from 100 to 1,500 allowing subscribers to talk for…
Airtel’s Rate Adjustments
Effective 13th December 2012, the following cents per second voice tariffs will take effect. Pamoja Voice Bundles Data sourced from Airtel press ad. Klub 254 Feelanga Free Tariff Data sourced from Airtel press ad.
The KES 600 3kg Cooking Gas Refill
Looking for a relatively affordable cooking solution? Why don’t you try out Supa Kadogo 3kg, from National Oil? It costs KES 600 to refill from anywhere in the country and a complete cooking unit, that is inclusive of cylinder, gas, burner and grill costs KES 2,910.
Cofek Moves to Court to Stop December 31st Analogue Switch Off Deadline
Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has filed a case under certificate of urgency seeking orders to prevent the government from effecting the December 31st deadline to switch off analogue signal in Nairobi and its environs. Respondents to the petition include Information and Communications minister, Attorney General…
Coast Bus Marks 55 Years
If you frequently travel to and from Mombasa, you’ve probably used Coast Bus at one time or the other. This year Coast Bus celebrates its 55th anniversary having served Kenya before independence to date. Founded in 1957, Coast Bus is said to have ferried over 40 million passengers…
Kenya targets 100% Internet penetration by 2017
Kenya projects to have 100% internet projections by 2017 up from the current 28%, banking on access mainly from mobile phones.
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