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April 16, 2026
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UDA, opposition trade blame over fuel crisis

UDA, opposition trade blame over fuel crisis

He added that Kenya, like many other countries, was feeling the effects of global oil market disruptions linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran...

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Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the opposition are locked in a blame game over the recent fuel crisis and rising pump prices.

  • UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar defended the government's fuel deal with global oil firms, attributing price stability to it and global market disruptions related to conflicts involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
  • Key individuals involved include Hassan Omar, opposition leaders, and Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi and Lee Kinyanjui, who faced calls for resignation.
  • The Petroleum Development Levy Fund (PDL) reportedly released Sh6.2 billion to help stabilize prices.

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