Local Airlines Hike Ticket Prices Starting April

Kenyan regional airlines will introduce a fuel surcharge on all ticket prices starting April 1, 2026, citing increased operational costs due to rising global fuel prices.

Nyoro: Don't hike fuel prices over Iran war

Asia governments to cap fuel prices as oil costs jump

Asian governments are moving to cap fuel prices in response to surging global oil costs, exacerbated by the US-Israel war with Iran. Crude oil prices have surpassed $100 a barrel amidst concerns of Middle East energy supply disruptions.

Airlines Consider Fare Hikes as Iran War Disrupts Jet Fuel Supply

Airlines operating in and out of Kenya are considering fare hikes due to a global jet fuel supply shock exacerbated by Middle East tensions. This disruption is already straining the aviation transport system and could lead to significant price increases for travelers.

MPs Warn SHA Could Collapse Over Rising Costs

Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) faces a critical sustainability crisis, with revenue streams failing to cover mounting operational costs, according to warnings from Members of Parliament.

Govt Moves to Fix Business Taxation Over Fears of Price Hikes

Kenya's Ministry of Trade has pledged to address concerns over double taxation and regulatory pressures raised by manufacturers, which threaten to increase the prices of goods and services.