Savula leads Western leaders in defense of Wandayi over fuel crisis
The leaders say the fuel price surge is a consequence of international instability and disruptions in global oil supply chains rather than domestic policy failure. ..
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A group of Western Kenya leaders, including Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, have strongly defended Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi against calls for his resignation over the fuel crisis.
- Leaders argue the fuel price surge is due to global economic shocks and not domestic policy failures.
- Key figures like Ayub Savula and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli urged for calm and dialogue over protests.
- The leaders dismissed the United Opposition's calls for mass action, citing potential damage to businesses and livelihoods.
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Kindiki Warns Opposition Against Politicising Fuel Prices - April 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned opposition leaders against politicizing the current rise in fuel prices, attributing the surge to global factors, specifically the conflict involving Iran. Separately, a group of Western Kenya leaders including Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula have strongly defended Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi against calls for his resignation over the fuel crisis. At the same time, 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, with each side trading accusations over who bears responsibility.
