Wandayi hits back at Gachagua over fuel price hike claims
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has denied allegations from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that the government is planning a fuel price hike to fund political activities. Wandayi clarified that fuel pricing is legally managed by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
Why it matters
Public disputes over fuel pricing are highly sensitive in Kenya due to their direct impact on the cost of living and political stability.
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi during rally in Elgeyo Marakwet /PSC Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has fired back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over claims that the government plans to increase petrol and diesel prices.
The exchange comes as Kenyans await the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority's (EPRA) latest monthly review of pump prices for the October-November pricing cycle.
Gachagua claimed that the government had ordered an increase of Sh12 per litre for petrol and Sh9 for diesel, alleging that the proposed changes were intended to raise funds for political activities.
He also accused Wandayi of being instructed to hold a press conference to justify the anticipated increase by citing movements in international oil prices.
“That so-called expert, Mr. Opiyo Wandayi, has been instructed to call a press conference and justify the increase, citing global prices. It is all lies!” Gachagua said.
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