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May 18, 2026
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Kindiki: Economic sabotage, looting, violent protests cannot resolve fuel prices challenge

Kindiki: Economic sabotage, looting, violent protests cannot resolve fuel prices challenge

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to remain patient and avoid acts of violence as the government works with stakeholders to address the rising cost of fuel occasioned by the ongoing conflict involving Iran...

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to remain patient and avoid violence amidst rising fuel prices, stating that economic sabotage and violent protests will not resolve the global challenge.

  • The Kenyan government, led by President William Ruto, is reportedly working with stakeholders to find solutions to the fuel price issue.
  • Kindiki highlighted that the government had previously lowered fuel costs from Ksh218 to Ksh171 per litre before the recent global surge.
  • He defended government interventions, including reducing VAT on petroleum products from 16% to 8%, which he claims prevented prices from reaching Ksh300-Ksh400 per litre.

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