NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 — Former House Budget Committee Chair Ndindi Nyoro has proposed an urgent three-pronged intervention to bring fuel prices below Sh190 per litre after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced sharp increases in pump prices effective Fri …
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Ndindi Nyoro
Also known as: Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro · Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro
Kiharu MP proposing fuel tax cuts and margin reductions to lower pump prices amid record-high fuel costs in May 2026.
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- May 2026
Politics
Cherargei accuses Nyoro of hypocrisy over fuel prices
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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has accused Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro of hypocrisy over fuel prices, claiming Nyoro contributed to the current tax regime on petroleum products while serving as Chairperson of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee. Cherargei says Nyoro has no moral authority to propose measures to lower fuel prices after being part of the decision to raise VAT on petroleum products from 8% to 16% in 2023/2024.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Yesterday
Cherargei accuses Nyoro of hypocrisy over fuel prices
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has accused Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro of hypocrisy over fuel prices, claiming Nyoro contributed to the current tax regime on petroleum products while serving as Chairperson of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee. Cherargei says Nyoro has no moral authority to propose measures to lower fuel prices after being part of the decision to raise VAT on petroleum products from 8% to 16% in 2023/2024.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Parliament reviews Nyoro's proposal to reduce fuel prices
The National Assembly has begun reviewing legislative proposals from Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to reduce fuel prices. Nyoro's proposals include reducing fuel distributors', retailers' and wholesalers' margins by Sh4 per litre and scrapping the 8 per cent VAT on fuel.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Saturday 16 May
MP Nyoro seeks Parliament recall to debate fuel price reduction
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has called for the urgent recall of the National Assembly from recess to consider proposed legislative amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices by lowering taxes and levies on petroleum products amid public concern over rising living costs.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
MP seeks Parliament recall to debate fuel price reduction
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has written to the Speaker seeking Parliament's recall from recess to consider proposed amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices, which he says continue to impact transport costs, commodity prices, and household budgets.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nyoro proposes tax cuts to reduce fuel prices
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed reducing fuel excise duty by four shillings and removing Value Added Tax on fuel products, measures he says could bring prices below Sh190 if approved by Parliament.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 15 May
KNCCI says Kenya diesel prices rise faster than global crude oil
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry challenged recent fuel price increases, noting that Kenya's diesel prices rose 23.5 per cent during April–May while global crude oil prices increased approximately 10.7 per cent over the same period, attributing the disparity to domestic costs including taxes, levies, and exchange-rate effects.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
KNCCI warns fuel increase could cut MSME margins 15%
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that the latest fuel price increase—with diesel rising by Sh46.29 to Sh242.92 per litre and super petrol by Sh16.65 to Sh214.25 per litre in the new May 15–June 14 pricing cycle—could cut MSME profit margins by up to 15 per cent and trigger sharp rises in manufacturing, transport, and food distribution costs. KNCCI projects that transport and logistics costs may increase by 10–20 per cent, manufacturing and farm distribution by 5–12 per cent, and food and consumer goods prices by 3–7 per cent.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kiharu MP proposes amendments to reduce fuel pump prices
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed legislative amendments to the VAT Act and Road Maintenance Levy Fund regulations aimed at reducing fuel prices, arguing current prices are unsustainable and risk worsening inflation and economic hardship.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fuel prices hit record highs; Nyoro warns of economic shock
EPRA raised pump prices in mid-May 2026, pushing Super Petrol to Sh214.25 per litre and Diesel to Sh242.92 per litre in Nairobi, citing global fuel costs and reinstated VAT. Ndindi Nyoro warned that rising fuel prices risk "unprecedented economic decline" unless contained, arguing that government tax relief would be more cost-effective than absorbing long-term economic damage.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nyoro accuses officials of profiteering from G2G fuel scheme
Former House Budget Committee Chair Ndindi Nyoro has accused senior government officials of profiteering from the government-to-government fuel importation arrangement, claiming politically connected individuals benefit from the scheme while Kenyans face record-high pump prices.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nyoro proposes VAT cuts and margin reductions to lower fuel prices
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed a three-pronged intervention to bring fuel prices below Sh190 per litre, including reducing fuel distributors', retailers' and wholesalers' margins by Sh4 per litre and scrapping the 8 per cent VAT on fuel products, warning that failure to contain fuel price spikes would trigger severe inflationary pressures.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →