President William Ruto has defended Kenya's higher fuel prices compared to its East African neighbors, attributing the difference to the nation's middle-income status and superior road infrastructure.

• Kenya maintains 20,000 km of tarmac roads, exceeding the combined networks of other East African Community members.
• The main driver for higher pump prices, according to President Ruto, is the Road Maintenance Levy funding extensive road projects.
• The justification comes amid public scrutiny over the price gap, with Kenya's prices remaining higher despite a slight recent decrease.