Kenya's Ministry of Trade and Investments has temporarily increased the permissible sulphur content in fuel for six months, raising concerns about its effects on vehicles and the environment.

• The sulphur limit for diesel and petrol has been raised to 50 mg/kg, a five-fold increase from the previous 10 mg/kg.
• This decision by the Kenyan government was made due to ongoing supply constraints and aims to reduce fuel prices.
• Higher sulphur levels can damage car engines, degrade catalytic converters leading to increased emissions, and contribute to environmental pollution and health issues.