Kenya: President Ruto Explains Tanga Refinery Plan After Samia Suluhu Hassan Says She Was Not Informed

President William Ruto has explained his announcement on the proposed construction of a regional oil refinery in Tanga, saying the plan is part of a broader strategy to accelerate… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Temporarily Relaxes Fuel Standards Amid Global Supply Disruptions

The government has announced a temporary adjustment of fuel standards in a move aimed at ensuring a steady fuel supply and cushioning the economy from ongoing global disruptions. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Eases Fuel Standards for Six Months Amid Supply Disruptions

The Ministry of Investments Trade and Industry has approved a temporary adjustment of fuel standards to ensure steady supply amid global disruptions. Read more »

Kenya: One Petroleum Blames State As Tainted Fuel Probe Widens

One Petroleum Ltd has shifted blame to the government over the condemned MT Paloma fuel consignment, saying it acted on instructions from the Ministry of Energy to supply emergency… Read more »

Kenya: Treasury Revokes Kenya Pipeline Company's SOE Status After Landmark IPO

The National Treasury has revoked the classification of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) as a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE), marking a major shift in the firm's governance structure… Read more »

Kenya: Fuel Shocks and the Ev Shift: How China Is Driving the Global Transition to Electric Mobility

The latest surge in global fuel prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions including the Iran conflict, is doing more than straining household budgets. It is accelerating a… Read more »

Kenya: 11 Arrested As Police Break Up Fuel Price Protests in Nairobi CBD

Activist Julius Kamau was among eleven protesters arrested in Nairobi's central business district on Tuesday as police moved to disperse small pockets of demonstrations over rising… Read more »

Kenya: Amnesty Calls for Police Restraint As Fuel Price Demonstrations Loom

Amnesty International Kenya has urged police to exercise restraint ahead of the anticipated nationwide fuel protests scheduled for Tuesday. Read more »

Kenya: Taxpayers Group Warns Against Exploitative Transport Fare Hikes Amid Rising Fuel Prices

The National Taxpayers Association has raised concern over rising public transport fares, warning that some operators may be exploiting recent fuel price increases to impose… Read more »

Kenya: EPRA May Review Fuel Prices Every 14 Days Under New Proposal

Rongo MP Paul Abuor has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Act 2019 he says would accelerate the reduction of fuel prices when global oil costs fall, citing persistent delays… Read more »

Kenya: Ledama Tells Opposition to 'Stop Blaming Ruto for Everything' Amid Fuel Price Debate

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has called on opposition leaders to stop politicising fuel price discussions, arguing that the debate should focus on infrastructure financing… Read more »

Kenya: Oburu Oginga Warns Against 'Reckless Tax Removal' Amid Fuel Price Pressure

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has cautioned against the "reckless removal of taxes" as pressure mounts on the government to further cut pump prices, despite recent interventions that… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Explains Why Fuel Costs More in Kenya

President William Ruto has defended fuel prices in Kenya, attributing them to the country's economic status and infrastructure demands. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto - Govt to Do Everything Possible to Cushion Kenyans From Oil Price Surge

President William Ruto has announced a raft of emergency measures aimed at shielding Kenyans from rising living costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East,… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Signs Tax Relief Law Reducing Fuel VAT By Half for Three Months

President William Ruto has signed the VAT (Amendment) Act 2026 into law, temporarily reducing Value Added Tax on fuel from 16 percent to 8 percent for a period of 90 days in a move… Read more »

Kenya: Relief At the Pump As MPs Slash Fuel Vat to 8 Percent

The National Assembly has approved the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, lowering VAT on petroleum products from 16 percent to 8 percent for a period of three months, in a… Read more »

Kenya: Digital Drivers Earnings Squeezed After Fuel Hikes

Ride-hailing drivers in Nairobi are warning of shrinking earnings and rising operational strain following the latest fuel price increases by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory… Read more »

Kenya: CS Wandayi Warns Oil Cartels As Govt Intensifies Sector Reforms

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned cartels in Kenya's oil sector, vowing that the government will dismantle networks undermining ongoing reforms. Read more »

Kenya: MPs Probe Fuel Quality in Kenya As Concerns Over Substandard Imports Grow

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has detailed its handling of petroleum imports at the Port of Mombasa as the Senate Energy Committee shifts focus to concerns over fuel quality and… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Plans VAT Cut to 8% to Ease Fuel Prices

President William Ruto has announced plans to further reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products to cushion Kenyans from rising fuel costs. Read more »

Kenya: Nyoro Proposes Sh27 Fuel Price Cut Through Tax Rollback and Subsidy Boost

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed a raft of fiscal measures -- including a Sh5 billion subsidy top-up, a five-percentage-point VAT cut and the removal of a Sh7-per-litre fuel… Read more »

Kenya: Pressure Mounts On Ruto To Address Rising Costs

The United Alternative Government opposition formation has called on President William Ruto to convene a special sitting of Parliament within seven days to address what it… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Monitoring Global Oil Prices to Shield Citizens From External Shocks - President Ruto

President William Ruto has defended the government's fuel pricing strategy, saying recent interventions are designed to shield Kenyans from rising living costs. Read more »

Kenya: Pressure Mounts On CS Wandayi As Activists Call for Probe Into Fuel Pricing Irregularities

Pressure is mounting on Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to step aside following fresh demands by civil society over the ongoing fuel price crisis and alleged irregularities… Read more »

Kenya: Sifuna Accuses Ruto's Govt of Misleading Kenyans Over Fuel Prices Amid Sharp Hike

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto's administration of misleading Kenyans on fuel pricing, following a steep increase in pump prices announced by the… Read more »