Kindiki Bows Down To Pressure From Protests, Claims Government Might Reduce Fuel Prices

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government may implement additional decisive interventions to lower fuel prices, but maintained that the state will not succumb to intimidation from violent protests. The Second-in-Command spoke on Monday, May 18, 2026, in T..

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Following widespread protests against fuel price hikes, Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki indicated the government might explore further measures to reduce fuel costs, while firmly stating that violent demonstrations will not influence policy.

The government may implement additional interventions to lower fuel prices.
Key individuals involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and President William Ruto.
Protests were triggered by a May 14 price hike from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), leading to deaths, injuries, and looting.

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