- President William Ruto announced that the price of kerosene will not change despite the increase in fuel prices
- The President explained the measures that the government has taken to reduce the increase in the cost of fuel for the people
- A section of Kenyans expressed disbelief over Ruto’s statements that boda boda drivers use kerosene
President William Ruto has caused a sensation among Kenyans after saying that the cost of kerosene used by boda boda drivers will not change despite the increase in fuel prices.
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He made the announcement while addressing residents of Suneka on Wednesday, April 15, just a few hours after EPRA announced the new price.
It should be remembered that motorcycles use petrol and not kerosene or kerosene.
Will the cost of fuel go down in Kenya?
The President said that VAT will be reduced from 16% to 8% for the next three months, adding that the government has intervened by allocating KSh 6.5 billion to reduce the cost of fuel.
“The cost of oil has risen globally. As a country, we still have enough oil. We have allocated KSh 6.5 billion to reduce the cost of oil and we have reduced VAT to 8% from 16%. We will also ensure that the cost of kerosene, used by ordinary Kenyans, including boda boda drivers and SACCOs, will not change. We must protect our citizens against the increase in the cost of oil,” he announced.
The president’s statements came shortly after the leaders of the United Alternative Government issued a statement implicating him in the biggest oil scandal in the country, together with the Minister of Energy Oburu Oginga, ODM leader Oburu Oginga, and the Secretary General of Public Service Felix Koskei.
Leaders of the opposition, led by the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguathey asked Ruto to reduce some of the VAT and convene a special session of parliament within seven days to address the challenges they mentioned.
Opposition leaders said they will prepare protest to oppose the rise in the cost of oil. However, the threat did not scare Ruto.
“There are people who say they will protest against the high cost of fuel. Will the protests help reduce the price of fuel? We must use intelligence to ensure that costs are reduced,” replied Ruto.
How did Kenyans react to Ruto’s statements about kerosene?
Calisto Njwenjwe “But they use them at home. He didn’t say they use them to drive their motorcycles.”
Musyimi Joseph “Boda boda drivers gather here for one minute and tell us how your Hondas use kerosene, wow!”
Prime James “Boda boda drivers, you are very lucky; your kerosene won’t change for a good three months.”
Omar Sulley “But Ruto really, when did the boda boda start using kerosene. We will arrive in Singapore very tired.”
Hunyo Geoffri “Who told him that motorcycles use kerosene… from electric motorcycles to kerosene?”
Hellen Kenyanya “This lie is enough now… Even the veterans are tired of the politics of abunwasi.”
Benson Nyale “It means even his car also uses kerosene. Someone should check if the President is okay.”
Silas Korir “For the use of kerosene, the government should have allowed the sale of carbon credit so that Koko networks and related companies can provide cheaper alternatives for cooking energy.”
Francis Ng’ang’a “There are times when it is not necessary to force politics to please people. Being honest, especially during a crisis, will eventually give you respect.”
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Kenyan matatu owners raise fares
At the same time, the chairman of the Association of Owners of Three (MOA), Albert Karakacha, said their members will increase bus fares by 30% starting Wednesday, April 15.
Karakacha said the decision was reached to help operators cope with increased operating costs after EPRA increased the price of diesel by KSh 40.
According to the assessment, super petrol, diesel, and kerosene will now be sold at KSh 206.97, KSh 206.84, and KSh 152.78 per liter respectively.
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