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September 23, 2025
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Court throws out suit challenging govt handling of fuel prices

Court throws out suit challenging govt handling of fuel prices

The organisation argued that the failure to act had worsened the cost of living, strained households, and slowed down economic growth. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The High Court in Kenya has dismissed a petition challenging the government's handling of fuel prices. The suit, filed by Kituo cha Sheria, accused the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the Ministry of Energy of failing to lower fuel costs despite falling global oil prices.

  • Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that petitioners did not prove how EPRA and the Ministry violated the economic and consumer rights of Kenyans.
  • The organization Kituo cha Sheria had argued that the failure to act worsened the cost of living and strained households.
  • The ruling means fuel prices will continue to be determined under the existing pricing formula, as the court found government measures to be reasonable.

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