President William Ruto has signed a new law that reduces the Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16% to 8%, aiming to lower the cost of fuel for Kenyans. The Kenyan government is simultaneously seeking urgent financial assistance from the World Bank to cushion the economy against the rising cost of fuel. Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized corruption in the fuel procurement deal between Kenya and Arab nations. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has declared the escalating thuggery across the nation a significant threat to national security, as police warn youth against plans to protest fuel price increases.






