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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is looking at Kenya as the site of a 650,000-barrel-a-day oil refinery that he intends to build in East Africa, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing an interview with him. reuters.com/world/africa/a…

@kakajaluo Thank you James

@ogutuokudo Fantastic interview on Finically Incorrect kudos

Ogutu Okudo entered Kenya’s oil and gas sector right after the country discovered oil in 2012 and built a career in one of Africa’s toughest industries from the ground up. From earning KSh 15,000 a month to sitting on major energy boards, she explains why Kenya lost the pipeline deal to Tanzania, how a contract misunderstanding cost her millions, and why networking is less about popularity and more about strategic value exchange. - @ogutuokudo 🎧 Episode out now on YouTube and all streaming platforms.

@wrutinu The key in the top right states the numbers are in GW either in operation or planned. Eg Ke is 5GW planned

@ogutuokudo That graph has no X- axis values so what do those figures represent?

Kenya’s nuclear ambition isn’t about replacing renewables — it’s about completing the system. As demand grows, stable baseload power becomes critical. Nuclear unlocks reliability, scale, and true energy access. Africa isn’t just closing the gap — it’s building for abundance.

I joined industry leaders at Clean Energy Week Kenya to speak on grid expansion and system planning — particularly the role of smart grids, AI-driven forecasting, and data-led infrastructure in unlocking the full potential of renewable energy. #smartgrids Ogutu Okudo

At Guuru Energy @guuruenergy , we take a multi-energy approach because the future isn’t binary. It’s not oil versus renewables. It’s about balance. It’s about managing today’s realities while building tomorrow’s systems. This week brought that into sharp focus.

Some weeks remind you exactly why you do what you do. I Ogutu Okudo, work in energy because it sits at the heart of everything economic growth, political stability, and the everyday dignity of energy access.

Is the East African region making rapid progress in energy and fuel development than other African regions? #TheBigPicturePodcast

Watch this week's episode of #TheBigPicturePodcast live now on: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The G-to-G deal stabilized the Shilling to KSh 129 & cut pump prices to KSh 177. But one irregular cargo could threatens everything. Is the fuel problem global or are OMCs hoarding? We unpack the causes and next steps to end the "man-made fuel crisis." Energy experts Ogutu Okudo & Thuo Njoroge join us on this week's episode of #TheBigPicturePodcast. Watch the episode live on X and YouTube today at 6PM.

Has Kenya's Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel deal achieved what it set out to do in 2023? #TheBigPicturePodcast

Is Kenya's fuel crisis being manufuctured or is it actually happening?

The 18th issue of Spotlight in Africa publication features @ogutuokudo, Founder of @guuruenergy . It also spotlights @KanessaMuluneh, ventures @CharisUAS & @GroupAltec , and the latest economic trends in Africa. Read here: spotlightinafrica.com/publication/is…

As data and AI accelerate, energy becomes the backbone. @guuruenergy will play a key role in powering the data infrastructure and AI systems driving Kenya’s digital and economic growth. Strong partnerships, responsible AI, and sustainable energy will shape the future.

Productive discussions with the Italian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Vincenzo Del Monaco on the upcoming Nairobi AI Forum co-hosted by the Governments of Italy and Kenya, alongside @UNDP Next week we will deliberate on the role of AI in Kenya’s sustainable development. @ItalyinKenya

Productive discussions with the Italian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Vincenzo Del Monaco on the upcoming Nairobi AI Forum co-hosted by the Governments of Italy and Kenya, alongside UNDP. Next week we will deliberate on the role of AI in Kenya’s sustainable development.

@TheMutaD When I read the UN special report a month back that stated the SS President’s medical unit funding is larger than the entire countries health budget. I lost hope.

So, South Sudan gas received $25 billion in oil revenue since 2011 and the political elite have stolen/squandered almost all of it.

@IanECox Steers have one remaining branch from over 25

A partial list of failed South African brands on the Kenya market for everyone telling me it's "not true" Metro Cash & Carry Builders Warehouse Game (tried twice) Shoprite News Cafe Vida e Caffè City Lodge Hotels Foshini Group Castle Brewing Supreme Furniture Media24 Nandos

South Africans should remember that it's been 30 years, and they still haven't figured out how to do business in Kenya.

Almost half of Kenya’s population lives in extreme poverty – on less than Ksh.130 per day – a new Oxfam Kenya report reveals. The report also shows that Kenya’s richest 125 people own more wealth than 42.6 million people, amidst deepening poverty levels.