Wandayi, Senate team clash over bill on counties' power charges

Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi when he appeared before the Senate Energy Committee at Parliament on October 27, 2025, during a meeting to deliberate on submissions regarding the Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2025.[Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on Tuesday clashed with senators over proposed changes to the Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2025. He urged the Senate not to approve the bill sponsored by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, saying the amendments would undermine efforts to lower the cost of electricity.

The CS warned that the proposed changes would negatively impact electricity tariffs currently enjoyed by Kenyans, including connection charges and periodic bills paid by consumers.