President Ruto Defends Kenya’s Higher Fuel Prices
President William Ruto has broken his silence on the growing disparity between fuel prices in Kenya and its East African neighbors. Speaking during a church service in Karen on Sunday, April 19, 2026, the President argued that Kenya’s status as a middle-income economy and its s..
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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.
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President Ruto Defends Kenya’s Higher Fuel Prices - April 2026
President William Ruto 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. The National Transport and Safety Authority will now conduct mandatory vehicle inspections on private vehicles, expanding its oversight beyond public service vehicles. Separately, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli issued an ultimatum to employers, threatening to bar non-compliant companies from attending this year's Labour Day celebrations on May 1 if they fail to honor Collective Bargaining Agreements and adjust workers' wages.
