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Francis Awino

Francis Awino — Nairobi resident who has filed constitutional petitions challenging fuel pricing processes and health authority systems.

2026-05-022026-06-05
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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … In a statement released by Francis Awino, the organization pointed to what it described as glaring inconsistencies in the government’s recent actions. …

    Pressure mounts on Gov't over alleged plan to relax fuel quality standards
Politics

High Court gives government 14 days to respond to fuel pricing petition

The News

The High Court has ordered the government and other respondents to file responses within 14 days to a petition challenging the process used to review fuel prices. Petitioner Francis Awino argues the case concerns the legality and constitutionality of the pricing process, not merely the cost of fuel, and seeks to halt EPRA's fuel price implementation for May 15 to June 14, 2026.

Why it matters

Court orders government response to fuel pricing petition within two weeks, keeping pressure on regulatory transparency in energy sector.

21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. High Court gives government 14 days to respond to fuel pricing petition

    The High Court has ordered the government and other respondents to file responses within 14 days to a petition challenging the process used to review fuel prices. Petitioner Francis Awino argues the case concerns the legality and constitutionality of the pricing process, not merely the cost of fuel, and seeks to halt EPRA's fuel price implementation for May 15 to June 14, 2026.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. High Court gives fuel price case respondents 14-day deadline

    Justice Roselyne Aburili has ordered Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi, EPRA, and the Attorney General to file responses within 14 days in a petition by Nairobi resident Francis Awino challenging the constitutionality and legality of the fuel pricing process. Awino is seeking orders to stop the government from hiking petroleum prices beyond those announced by EPRA on May 15, 2026, arguing the case concerns the legality of the pricing process rather than the price itself.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 25 May

  1. Petitioner sues to block banks' unilateral loan rate increases

    A petition has been filed at the High Court in Nairobi seeking to stop commercial banks from unilaterally increasing interest rates, default charges, and other loan-related fees. The petitioner argues that banks have been relying on contractual clauses to impose upward variations without demonstrating compliance with the Banking Act and constitutional requirements.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

  1. High Court declines to fast-track fuel price petition

    Justice Roselyne Aburili declined to certify as urgent a petition by Francis Awino challenging fuel price increases announced by EPRA for the May 15 to June 14, 2026 cycle, directing him to serve all respondents before inter partes directions on June 2. The increases triggered a nationwide transport strike on May 18; EPRA later reduced diesel prices by Sh10.06 per litre on May 19, but matatu operators rejected the adjustment as insufficient and suspended the strike for one week to allow for government-level negotiations.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 18 May

  1. Activist files petition to halt fuel price increases in court

    A Nairobi-based activist has filed a constitutional petition at the Milimani High Court seeking to suspend EPRA's fuel price increases for May 15 to June 14, 2026, claiming the decision violates constitutional rights and lacks transparency. The petition also calls for the Treasury Cabinet Secretary and EPRA to disclose full fuel pricing details.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Transport operators begin nationwide strike over fuel price hikes

    Transport associations confirmed a nationwide strike starting at midnight, with all public service, commercial, and private vehicles ceasing operations until further notice, citing unsustainable fuel costs and harsh economic conditions. Officials questioned EPRA's decision to increase diesel prices by Sh76 per litre within two months.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. High Court challenge filed against EPRA fuel price adjustments

    A petitioner has filed a constitutional case at Kenya's High Court seeking to suspend EPRA's latest fuel price adjustments for May 15–June 14, 2026, arguing the decision lacked public participation, transparency, and accountability, and violates fair administrative action standards.

    17 May 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Petitioner challenges fuel price hikes as unconstitutional

    Francis Awino has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to suspend fuel price increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), arguing the move is unconstitutional, economically punitive, and lacks transparency.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Activist petitions court to block May-June fuel price increases

    A consumer rights activist has filed a constitutional petition challenging fuel price increases for May 15 to June 14, 2026, in which Super Petrol rose by Sh16.65 per litre and Diesel by Sh46.29 per litre, arguing the hikes are unconstitutional and economically harmful. The petition names EPRA, the National Treasury, the Attorney General and KEBS as respondents, and also contests the 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products and a temporary adjustment of fuel standards.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Petition challenges legality of SHA, Digital Health systems

    A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court in Kiambu by Francis Awino challenging the legality of the Social Health Authority, digital health systems and public officer medical schemes, alleging they operate outside the law and conduct insurance functions without statutory authorisation.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Civil society warns of government plan to relax fuel standards

    Mtetezi, a grassroots economic justice movement, has accused the government of considering relaxed fuel quality standards that would allow higher-sulphur fuel into the market, citing prevention of supply shortages as justification. The group warns this would pose risks to public health, undermine regulatory frameworks, and erode public trust.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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