Govt spends Sh945mn on fuel subsidies, Sh1.8bn on drought relief
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the funds are part of measures to ease the cost of living, alongside the continued application of the 8 percent Value Added Tax on petroleum products to help stabilize pump prices...
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The Kenyan government has allocated substantial funds towards mitigating the rising cost of living by spending Sh945 million on fuel subsidies and Sh1.8 billion on drought relief efforts.
- The government has spent Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy to subsidize fuel costs.
- Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura announced the disbursement of Sh1.8 billion between February and June 2026 to support vulnerable communities in eight arid counties.
- The funds are part of measures to ease the cost of living and address food insecurity, with Turkana county receiving Sh537.9 million.
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