Treasury CS John Mbadi Seeks Talks With Ruto To Lower Fuel Prices Amid Strike Threat
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced plans to hold urgent consultations with President William Ruto in a fresh effort to lower skyrocketing fuel prices. The move comes amid mounting pressure from motorists and transport operators who have threatened a crippling nat..
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Treasury CS John Mbadi plans urgent talks with President Ruto to lower fuel prices following significant hikes and a threatened nationwide strike by transport operators.
- Fuel prices saw record increases: Super Petrol by Ksh 16.65 and Diesel by a staggering Ksh 46.29 per litre.
- Key figures include Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and President William Ruto.
- A nationwide transport strike is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 18, by a coalition of transport stakeholders.
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