Ruto Explains Why Fuel Prices in Kenya Are Higher Than Tanzania & Uganda
Ruto's statements come amid growing public concern after realising that fuel in Uganda was less costly than in Kenya, despite their fuel passing through Kenya...
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President William Ruto has explained Kenya's higher fuel prices compared to neighbouring countries, attributing them to significant infrastructure investments.
- Kenya, a middle-income nation, invests heavily in maintaining and constructing roads, unlike less developed neighbours like Uganda and Tanzania.
- The Head of State pointed to the maintenance of over 20,000 kilometres of tarmac roads and plans for an additional 28,000 kilometres in seven years.
- This explanation follows a recent increase in fuel prices, with petrol currently retailing at Ksh 197.60 per litre and diesel at Ksh 196.63 per litre in Kenya.
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Gachagua atoa makataa ya siku saba kushusha bei ya mafuta - April 2026
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President William Ruto to reduce fuel prices, threatening nationwide protests if the demand is not met. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi stated that government measures, including a VAT cut and fuel subsidy, prevented pump prices from exceeding Ksh215 per litre, warning that petrol could have sold at Ksh236 without intervention. Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have asserted that the government is managing oil prices amidst global market volatility caused by the Middle East conflict. President William Ruto explained that Kenya's higher fuel costs compared to Tanzania and Uganda are due to significant infrastructure investments and Kenya's status as a middle-income economy.
