Gachagua Accuses Ruto Of Hiking Fuel Prices To Enrich Himself
In an explosive statement issued on April 15, 2026, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP)—accused President William Ruto of orchestrating “one of the greatest fuel scandals in the history of independent Kenya”. Gacha..
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating a fuel scandal, alleging that recent price hikes are designed to personally enrich the President.
- Gachagua claims President Ruto stands to earn Ksh 5 per litre of fuel, totaling approximately Ksh 2.5 billion, following the April 14, 2026 price increase.
- Key players include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party) and President William Ruto.
- The United Opposition has issued a seven-day ultimatum for the government to scrap the controversial government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel deal and address high taxes, threatening mass action.
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Petrol Up By Ksh 28! - April 2026
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced significant fuel price increases for the period April 15 to May 14, 2026, with Super Petrol and Diesel rising substantially. Kenyan commuters are facing significantly higher public transport fares due to these record-breaking fuel prices, directly impacting daily travel costs. This surge is driven by global oil market instability, which has also caused Kenya's cost of living to increase significantly, affecting food, rent, and essential services. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has strongly criticized the Kenyan government for its handling of rising fuel prices, proposing immediate measures to lower costs. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating a fuel scandal, alleging that recent price hikes are designed to personally enrich the President.
