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September 23, 2025
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Blow to Motorists as Court Rules on Case Challenging Fuel Prices

Blow to Motorists as Court Rules on Case Challenging Fuel Prices

The petition sought to order the government to stabilise the fuel prices with international trends...

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The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the government's handling of fuel prices, disappointing Kenyans seeking relief from high petroleum costs. Justice Chacha Mwita ruled against the case filed by Kituo Cha Sheria, stating the petitioners failed to prove constitutional violations.

  • The petition, filed in December last year, accused EPRA and the Ministry of Energy of failing to reduce pump prices despite falling international oil prices, breaching economic and consumer rights.
  • Justice Mwita ruled that fuel price determination is a matter of policy, not a constitutional question, and that government measures were "reasonable."
  • Currently, super petrol, diesel, and kerosene retail in Nairobi at Ksh184.52, Ksh171.47, and Ksh154.78 per litre, respectively, following a slight decrease on September 14.

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