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May 18, 2026
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Ruto convenes crisis meeting over high fuel prices

Ruto convenes crisis meeting over high fuel prices

Four Cabinet secretaries were on Monday evening in a closed door meeting with private sector stakeholders...

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President William Ruto has called a crisis meeting with oil marketers and the transport sector to address soaring fuel prices following nationwide protests.

  • The meeting involves Cabinet Secretaries for Energy and Petroleum, Treasury, Transport, and Interior.
  • Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated the government is ready to cut fuel taxes further, having already provided a Sh12 billion stabilisation fund and halved VAT on fuel.
  • CS John Mbadi defended government efforts to cushion citizens from global price hikes, highlighting billions spent to ensure continuous fuel supply.

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