Ruto, Mbadi to Hold Emergency Talks to Avert Mass Protests
This comes after motorists, boda boda riders, tourism service vehicle operators, among others, said on Saturday that they will hold nationwide protests against the sharp hike in fuel prices...
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced emergency talks with President William Ruto to address soaring fuel prices following threats of a nationwide strike by transport operators.
- The latest fuel price review saw Super Petrol increase by Ksh16.65 per litre and Diesel by Ksh46.29 per litre.
- Key players include the Treasury, President William Ruto, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), and various transport operator unions.
- Motivations for the meeting stem from growing public frustration and planned nationwide protests beginning Monday, May 18.
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