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From Ksh107 to Ksh206: Why Fuel Prices Have Nearly Doubled in Kenya Kenyans are currently facing one of the sharpest increases in fuel prices in recent times, with petrol now retailing at about Ksh206.97 per litre. This is happening even though the actual base cost of fuel is estimated at around Ksh107 per litre. This huge difference has left many motorists and households questioning why fuel has become so expensive and what exactly is driving the constant increases. According to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the new fuel prices announced for the April–May 2026 pricing cycle show a…

CS Wandayi Explains President Ruto’s Directives Behind Latest Fuel Price Changes Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has disclosed that President William Ruto personally stepped in to influence the latest fuel price review by ordering that kerosene prices remain unchanged, even as the cost of petrol and diesel went up. Speaking in Siaya County on Wednesday, April 15, Wandayi moved to calm public concern following the latest increase in pump prices. While leading a mass voter registration and public sensitisation exercise in Ugunja, the CS assured residents that the government had already put measures in place to shield ordinary…

Gachagua Gives Ruto 7-Day Ultimatum, Warns of Mass Protests Over Fuel Price Saga The United Opposition has called for a special sitting of the National Assembly, demanding urgent action over the controversial government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel deal. The coalition is pushing for the deal to be outlawed, while also accusing President William Ruto of allegedly benefiting from the latest rise in fuel prices. Speaking during a press briefing in Karen, Nairobi, on Wednesday, April 15, opposition leaders issued a strong statement that was read by DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. In the statement, the opposition demanded the immediate resignation of Energy…

Siaya MCAs Threaten Impeachment as Pressure Mounts on Governor Orengo Over Delayed Projects Members of the Siaya County Assembly have threatened to begin impeachment proceedings against Governor James Orengo, accusing his administration of failing to deliver development projects and implement important county programmes. The MCAs say residents across many wards have not seen any meaningful development despite the county assembly approving the budget and allocating funds for the projects. According to them, the lack of visible progress has left many wananchi frustrated and has placed elected ward representatives under intense pressure from the public. The matter was strongly raised on…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the approval of 32 more Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), pushing the total number of licensed digital lenders in the country to 227. This latest move shows the regulator’s continued efforts to bring more order, trust, and consumer protection into Kenya’s fast-growing digital lending sector. In a statement released on Tuesday, April 14, CBK said the newly approved lenders had been licensed in line with Section 59(2) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act. The bank also noted that the full list of the newly licensed providers has already been published on its…

KAA Appoints Moses Wekesa as New CEO to Lead JKIA Modernisation The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Board has officially appointed Moses Wekesa as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a major leadership change at the authority. In a statement released on Tuesday, April 14, the board announced that Wekesa emerged as the top candidate after a thorough and highly competitive recruitment process. According to KAA, the selection exercise was designed to identify a visionary and experienced leader who can successfully drive the authority’s long-term aviation growth plans and major infrastructure projects. The board noted that Wekesa stood…

State House Given 14-Day Notice to Remove Riparian Wall in Nairobi River Cleanup Drive State House has now been included among the institutions and property owners ordered to remove structures that have extended into riparian land along the Kirichwa Kubwa River. The directive is part of a renewed and more aggressive campaign by the government to reclaim Nairobi’s rivers and protect waterways from illegal encroachment. The 14-day notice was issued by Water Resources Authority (WRA) Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Moulid Shurie. He delivered the warning on Tuesday evening during an inspection exercise carried out together with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja…

Former Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has now officially taken over as Kenya’s National Security Advisor, stepping into the powerful role previously held by Ambassador Monica Juma. The formal handover ceremony was held on Tuesday, April 14, at the University of Nairobi, marking an important leadership transition within President William Ruto’s security team. Recent reports confirmed that Boinnet, who had been serving as the Deputy National Security Advisor, assumed the office after Juma’s exit to take up her new international assignment. Boinnet’s rise to the position comes after serving in the deputy role since 2023, when President Ruto brought…

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has officially announced new fuel prices for the April to May 2026 pricing cycle, ending weeks of speculation among motorists and businesses across the country. In the latest monthly review released on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the regulator confirmed a sharp increase in the prices of both petrol and diesel, while kerosene prices remain unchanged. Under the new review, the maximum pump price of Super Petrol has gone up by Ksh28.69 per litre, while Diesel has recorded an even bigger rise of Ksh40.30 per litre. Kerosene, however, has been left unchanged in this…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has now revealed the leadership structure of the newly formed Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit and officially named the officer who will take charge before the unit begins operations on May 1. Speaking on Tuesday, April 14, Murkomen announced the appointment of former Rift Valley regional police commander Tom Odero as the overall head of the new security unit. The announcement came shortly after he held a high-level meeting with the technical committee that has been overseeing the formation and operational rollout of the team. According to the CS, the committee updated him on the proposed…