Leaders from Kenya Kwanza and ODM have strongly defended the government amidst criticism from the opposition regarding the high cost of fuel.

• The politicians blamed the opposition for politicizing the fuel price issue.
• Key figures from Kenya Kwanza and ODM made these statements at a fundraising event in Kilifi County.
• They asserted that the government's actions are being misrepresented for political gains.

A Nairobi-based activist has filed a High Court petition to halt the recent fuel price increases, citing illegality and significant economic harm to Kenyans.

• The petition seeks to suspend the May 15 to June 14, 2026, fuel prices, which saw Super Petrol rise by Sh16.65 per litre and Diesel by Sh46.29 per litre.
• Key individuals and bodies involved include activist Francis Awino, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
• The activist also demands a full breakdown of fuel pricing costs and transparency in the use of the Sh5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.

Mombasa residents have expressed their disappointment with President Ruto's administration following a significant increase in fuel prices, stating it contradicts the "bottom-up" economic model promised during his campaign.

• The price hike has led to widespread frustration among citizens who feel the promise of economic relief has been broken.
• The core issue involves the "bottom-up" economic agenda that President Ruto championed.
• Residents are lecturing the government, linking the increased cost of fuel to hardship and a departure from electoral pledges.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged until the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) review on June 14, amidst ongoing transport disruptions caused by a matatu strike.

• Fuel prices are frozen until June 14, the date of the next EPRA review.
• The government is considering reducing VAT again if the Ksh5 billion subsidy kitty proves insufficient.
• Mbadi urged EPRA to improve communication to prevent public surprise regarding future price adjustments.