Fuel Prices to Remain Unchanged Until June, CS John Mbadi Confirms - May 2026

Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that fuel prices will remain unchanged until June, maintaining the current pricing structure despite widespread public discontent. The decision comes as protests have erupted across Kenya, with residents in Mombasa expressing disappointment with President Ruto's administration, stating the fuel increase contradicts the 'bottom-up' economic model promised during his campaign. Similar demonstrations have occurred in Nakuru, where youth appealed directly to President Ruto to intervene and lower fuel prices. The price freeze has also been challenged in court, with one Kenyan filing a petition at the High Court seeking to halt the fuel price increase. Transport services across multiple cities including Nairobi, Mombasa, and Nakuru have been severely disrupted by the ongoing crisis.