Gov’t releases Ksh6.5B to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices
The government has released Ksh6.5 billion to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices, President William Ruto has announced. The President also said the government has reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products from the rate of 16 per cent to 8 per cent, for the next three mont..
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The Kenyan government has allocated Ksh6.5 billion to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on its citizens. This measure aims to cushion Kenyans from the global surge in oil costs.
- Ksh6.5 billion has been released by the government.
- President William Ruto announced the relief measures.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products has been reduced from 16 per cent to 8 per cent for the next three months.
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