Tag: Fuel
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Oburu’s ODM Breaks Silence on Ruto
Orange Democratic Movement has today asked the ruling party, UDA leadership, to respect political territories. Addressing from party headquarters today Wednesday, Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo, while flanked by party leader Oburu Odinga, stated that the rulling party was disrespectful to ODM leadership and now it’s time for this to end. The team also took…
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Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Profiting from Fuel Price Hike Amid EPRA Review
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of personally profiting from the latest fuel price adjustments, intensifying political tensions over Kenya’s energy policy. Speaking during a press briefing in Karen on Tuesday, Gachagua alleged that recent changes announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) were structured to financially benefit the…
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Wandayi Faces Parliamentary Grilling as Kenya’s Fuel Crisis Deepens
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is expected to face tough questions in Parliament as pressure mounts over Kenya’s fuel situation, with lawmakers seeking clarity on both supply levels and allegations of contaminated imports. The CS will appear before the National Assembly of Kenya on Thursday, April 9, where he is set to address the Energy…
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Nakuru: Matatus Hike Prices
Public transport costs have spiked in multiple towns as an emerging fuel shortage starts to take hold, forcing operators to raise fares and placing additional pressure on commuters already dealing with high living costs. Travellers along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway are among the most affected, with matatu operators sharply adjusting prices due to challenges in accessing…
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Govt Moves to Recover Ksh3 Billion from Fuel Importers Amid Deepening Scandal
The government has launched an aggressive push to recover billions lost in a controversial fuel importation deal, signaling a major crackdown on firms implicated in the scandal that has rocked Kenya’s energy sector. Speaking on Monday, April 6, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar confirmed that recovery proceedings targeting the importers are already…
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Africa now Starts to Feel Effects of US/Iran war
The Coronavirus pandemic was followed by the Russia–Ukraine war, and now we are witnessing tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. This seemingly never-ending cycle of crises is beginning to take a toll on global economies. Already, fuel prices across Africa are starting to rise, and the commodity is showing early signs of scarcity. Many…