A court battle has erupted over the government’s decision to relax fuel sulphur standards, amid warnings that the move could expose millions of people and motorists to dangerous air pollution and serious health risks.
In a constitutional petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), the State is accused of secretly allowing the importation of higher sulphur fuel without public participation, scientific disclosure or environmental safeguards, despite the far-reaching public health consequences.
The case stems from an April 30, 2026 government announcement temporarily waiving sulphur limits to allow fuel containing up to 50 milligrams per kilogramme of sulphur for six months.
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