The government has proposed raising kerosene prices to protect diesel-powered vehicles from potential engine damage, amid a growing fuel crisis in Kenya. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced this on May 18, 2026, highlighting that the significant price gap between diesel and subsidized kerosene has led to fuel adulteration, where
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Aukot Slams Govt Over Fuel Shortage, Links It to Ksh500M Scandal
Ekuru Aukot, leader of the Thirdway Alliance Party, criticized the government for its vague explanations regarding the country's fuel situation. He linked this ambiguity to the unresolved Ksh500 million cash scandal and expressed concerns about accountability.In an interview on a local radio station on April 6, 2026, Aukot challenged the