Kindiki warns against politicising fuel prices
Kindiki emphasized that demonstrations would not resolve the fuel issue...
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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.
- The Kenyan Government has already reduced VAT on petroleum products from 16% to 8% to cushion citizens.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki made these remarks during a development tour in Kilifi County.
- He emphasized that demonstrations are not a solution, advocating for short-term and long-term policy interventions.
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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.
