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April 15, 2026
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Nyoro proposes Sh27 fuel price cut through tax rollback and subsidy boost

Nyoro proposes Sh27 fuel price cut through tax rollback and subsidy boost

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposes tax cuts, levy removal and a Sh5 billion subsidy boost to reduce fuel prices in Kenya by up to Sh27 per litre amid rising costs...

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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed a comprehensive fiscal plan to slash fuel prices by up to Sh27 per litre, arguing the current costs are unsustainable for Kenyans.

  • Proposal includes a Sh5 billion subsidy top-up, a five-percentage-point VAT cut, and removal of a Sh7-per-litre fuel levy.
  • Key figure leading the proposal is Ndindi Nyoro, a Member of Parliament for Kiharu.
  • The suggested tax rollback and subsidy boost aim to return levies to pre-2023 levels, addressing rising transport and production expenses exacerbated by recent price hikes by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

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