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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 16, 2026
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Parliament begins scrutiny of Bill aimed at lowering fuel costs

The Bill was refereed to the House Finance and Planning Committee where it will undergo parliamentary scrutiny and public participation before it can be enacted into law. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan Parliament has begun scrutinizing a new Bill aimed at reducing fuel costs through a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products.
- The Bill proposes to lower VAT from 16 percent to 8 percent for a period of three months.
- The legislation was formally introduced by Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah.
- This action follows recent price hikes and public outcry over increased fuel costs, with Super Petrol now retailing at Sh206.97 and Diesel at Sh206.84 per litre.
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