Opposition leaders have taken on President William Ruto over his refusal to lower Value Added Tax on fuel as a way of cushioning Kenyans from the high cost of living.

The president of Kenya, William Ruto, continues to be torn between cutting down fuel costs and maintaining fuel levies, despite pressure from protesters to introduce initiatives…

Opposition leaders have taken on President William Ruto over his refusal to lower Value Added Tax on fuel as a way of cushioning Kenyans from the high cost of living.

Kenyans had expected that President Ruto would offer immediate relief. Wananchi have accused transport sector leaders of ‘protecting their stomachs.’

President William Ruto is unwilling to cede a shilling of money raised through taxing petroleum products

A multi-sector coalition is calling for fuel reforms, tax changes and economic relief to ease rising living costs and transport disruptions.

Rising fuel costs, backlash over the Finance Bill and renewed Gen Z mobilisation are piling pressure on President Ruto ahead of 2027.