Mashirima Kapombe Reacts to Steel Fuel Price Hike as Petrol Hits KSh 226.96

Citizen TV anchor Mashirima Kapombe posted a reaction on her Instagram Stories after fuel prices jumped sharply overnightPetrol prices in Nairobi rose by KSh 12.93 per litre while kerosene surged by KSh 28.49, with analysts warning of wider inflation effectsThe price increases took effect at midnight on Wednesday, linked to renewed conflict in the Middle EastSearch option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉

Citizen TV anchor Mashirima Kapombe had just one word for Kenya's latest fuel price shock.

Mashirima Kapombe seemed stunned by the fuel price hike. Photo: Mashirima Kapombe. Source: InstagramThe popular news presenter took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to share her reaction after energy regulators announced steep increases across all petroleum products, effective midnight on October 15.

Nairobi residents woke up to petrol priced at KSh 226.96 per litre, up from KSh 214.03, a jump of KSh 12.93.

Diesel followed closely, climbing from KSh 217.86 to KSh 227.76 per litre, a rise of KSh 9.90. Kerosene, which many households rely on for cooking and lighting, recorded the steepest increase, surging by KSh 28.49 to KSh 219.87 per litre.

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The government has maintained a reduced Value Added Tax rate on petroleum products, extending it for a further three months through mid-December, but that cushion has done little to soften the blow for ordinary Kenyans.

Analysts point to renewed fighting in the Middle East as the primary driver behind the hikes, with international energy supplies disrupted enough to push refined petroleum prices to their highest levels in over ten years last month.

The knock-on effects are expected to be felt widely. Diesel powers much of the country's transport network, electricity generation and agricultural activity, meaning the cost of moving goods and producing food is set to rise.

Farmers, manufacturers and service providers are likely to pass those added expenses on to consumers, pushing up the price of everyday items.

Her single-word reaction captured a sentiment shared by many Kenyans scrolling through the news. The anchor, known for her composed on-screen presence, let the numbers do the talking.

Mashirima Kapombe reacted to the fuel price hike. Photo: Mashirima Kapombe. Source: InstagramDid Mashirima Kapombe kill snake?In other news, Mashirima shocked fans after encountering a huge snake at home shortly after leaving the studio.

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She shared videos of herself confronting and killing the reptile, while her son Kenga provided humorous commentary that turned the frightening incident into an entertaining family moment.

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