Ndindi Nyoro Breaks Silence After EPRA Announces New Fuel Prices, Demands VAT Exemption

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has broken his silence following the latest fuel price announcement by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), demanding urgent government intervention to cushion Kenyans against rising fuel costs.

In a strongly worded statement, Nyoro criticised the country’s fuel pricing approach, warning that Kenyans would not accept further increases without meaningful measures to ease the cost of living.

The lawmaker questioned the circumstances surrounding fuel price adjustments, accusing those involved in the process of failing to adequately protect ordinary citizens from the economic burden associated with expensive petroleum products.

“Do not dare Kenyans,” Nyoro warned, insisting that the government should take immediate action instead of relying on consultations that could eventually result in higher pump prices.

Nyoro also raised concerns about the influence of powerful interests in the petroleum sector, alleging that individuals connected to the country’s leadership stood to benefit from the ongoing fuel crisis.

He further claimed that the same interests had taken control of Turkana oil and were linked to the minority shareholding in the Dangote East African Petroleum Refinery.

However, these allegations have not been independently established and would require further evidence and responses from the parties mentioned.

The Kiharu MP proposed several measures that he believes could help reduce the cost of fuel and protect households and businesses from additional financial pressure.

Among his key demands is the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products. He also called for a reduction in fuel levies and the introduction of subsidies to help stabilise prices at the pump.

According to Nyoro, the government has had sufficient time to develop interventions to address fuel costs and should not offer excuses for failing to implement relief measures.

Fuel prices remain a major concern for many Kenyans because changes in the cost of petrol and diesel can affect public transport fares, food prices, manufacturing expenses and the cost of delivering essential services.

Nyoro’s remarks are likely to intensify debate over the government’s approach to petroleum taxation, fuel pricing and the wider cost of living as political leaders continue to scrutinise economic policies ahead of the 2027 General Election.

His demands now place renewed attention on whether the government will consider tax relief, lower levies or targeted subsidies to ease the burden on consumers.

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