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Originally published by The Standardtop
May 16, 2026
11h ago
Public rage mounts over soaring fuel prices, unmet campaign pledges

Economic pain deepens as fuel hikes trigger nationwide public outrage. President Ruto has been accused of failing to cushion citizens against the rising cost of living...
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Public outrage has erupted across Kenya following a significant increase in fuel prices, with motorists, transport operators, and small businesses lamenting the hiked costs. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) announced a historic increase of Sh46 for diesel and Sh16 per litre for petrol.
- A boda boda rider reported his daily fuel budget doubling from Sh400 to nearly Sh800.
- Boda boda operators, matatu owners, and small-scale traders are accusing President William Ruto's administration of neglecting ordinary citizens and betraying campaign promises to uplift "hustlers".
- Business owners like a posho mill operator in Mukuru Kaiyaba slum fear they will be forced to significantly increase prices for basic commodities.
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