Kenyan Manufacturers Decry High Production Costs, Traders Demand Urgent Government Incentives - May 2026

Kenyan manufacturers are expressing frustration over soaring production costs, while traders are urging the government to provide immediate incentives to alleviate economic pressure. This comes as fuel stations across Kenya experience widespread stock-outs due to a cash-flow crisis at the Kenya Pipeline Company and delays in subsidy payments. Motorists face additional burden from increased fuel prices affecting petrol, diesel, and kerosene costs. Separately, Kigali Rwanda is hosting the Africa CEO Forum where leaders discuss the impact of ongoing Middle East war on oil prices, while vessels continue to pile up in the Strait of Hormuz following President Trump's rejection of an Iranian proposal.