Hesbon Omollo: Kenya’s fuel reality in a region under strain of shortages

Taken together, Kenya’s fuel story is one of tough choices and long‑term thinking...

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Facing regional fuel shortages, Kenya has maintained fuel availability through a Government-to-Government arrangement and significant diesel price reductions, despite these measures being costly.

The transport sector was particularly strained by high diesel prices, leading to government intervention including a Sh10 per litre reduction on diesel.
Key figures involved include the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and the President, who announced the second-phase diesel price cut.
Long-term solutions focus on reducing fuel dependence, with Kenya taking steps to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) through duty-free imports, aiming for energy independence.

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