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May 19, 2026
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Kindiki Defends Fuel Prices, Reponds to Calls for Further Cuts

Kindiki Defends Fuel Prices, Reponds to Calls for Further Cuts

His statement comes amid a standoff between the government and the transport sector operators following a strike that commenced on Monday, May 18, and has entered its second day on Tuesday...

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Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ruled out further fuel tax reductions, citing the necessity of these funds for national development, despite ongoing pressure from transport operators.

  • The government insists the remaining fuel tax portion is crucial for road construction, education, and social protection programmes.
  • Transport operators are demanding a Ksh 46 reduction per litre in fuel prices, while the government has proposed a Ksh 10 reduction.
  • Despite the disagreement, transport operators have agreed to postpone their strike for one week to allow for continued negotiations following a recent Ksh 10.06 reduction in diesel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

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