NAIROBI,Kenya May 20 -The National Assembly has initiated the review process for legislative proposals by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro seeking to reduce fuel prices in the country. …
Ndindi Nyoro seeks recall of MPs to debate fuel price reduction proposals By Joseph Muia May 16, 2026 05:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro during a past session. …
NAIROBI, Kenya May 16 – Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has formally written to the Speaker of the National Assembly seeking the recall of Parliament from recess to deliberate on urgent proposed amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices in Kenya. …
… Ndindi Nyoro proposes VAT cuts, levy removal to lower fuel prices below Sh190 KNCCI argued that while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to exert pressure on global oil markets, domestic taxes, levies, exchange rate pressures, landed product costs, and other local …
… Ndindi Nyoro proposes VAT cuts, levy removal to lower fuel prices below Sh190 KNCCI noted that diesel remains central to Kenya’s productive economy because it powers transportation networks, agricultural operations, logistics systems, construction activities, manufacturing plants …
Ndindi Nyoro lists measures to lower Super Petrol price by Ksh.26, Diesel by Ksh.53 By Brian Kimani May 15, 2026 04:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro speaks during a past fucntion. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 — Former House Budget Committee Chairperson Ndindi Nyoro has warned that Kenya risks an “unprecedented economic decline” if rising fuel prices and the resulting inflationary pressure are not urgently contained. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 — Former House Budget Committee Chair Ndindi Nyoro has accused senior government officials of profiteering from the government-to-government (G2G) fuel importation arrangement, arguing that the programme has failed to protect consumers from soaring pump pri …
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 …
Gachagua's allegations about Ruto offering land to weaken Mt Kenya region reveal claimed political strategy and regional tensions at the highest level.
The High Court has struck out a petition challenging the Finance Act 2026 and Appropriations Act 2026 over claims that more than half of MPs skipped the crucial vote, ruling the petition was prematurely filed as the petitioners had not first pursued statutory procedures for accessing National Assembly attendance records.
The Law Society of Kenya has placed the government on notice over implementation of the Finance Act 2026, warning it will challenge in court any administrative actions that violate constitutional principles or unfairly burden Kenyans. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the society would monitor the rollout of new tax measures, particularly provisions affecting digital services, withholding taxes, and compliance obligations.
Infotrak released a survey of elected leaders' performance conducted across 47 counties between January and May 2026, interviewing about 87,286 respondents. The firm's CEO called on media and the public to use the data responsibly for constructive reflection rather than sensationalisation or point-scoring.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of quietly abandoning Kenya's free education programme by failing to release the full capitation funds promised to public schools, claiming schools have received only Sh11,000 per learner through the end of the second term instead of the promised Sh22,000 annually.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been ranked Kenya's best-performing Member of Parliament in the latest Infotrak survey with an 80 per cent approval rating, followed by Joseph Kalasinga (Kabuchai) at 78 per cent and Ndindi Nyoro and John Bwire tied for third at 76 per cent each.
An Infotrak survey of 87,286 respondents across all 47 counties ranked Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as Kenya's best-performing legislator with 80 per cent approval, followed by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at 78 per cent. The rankings assessed elected leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability and fulfilment of campaign promises.
An Infotrak poll released on Wednesday ranked members of parliament and senators by performance rating, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at the top with 80%, followed by Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga at 78%, and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire tied for third with 76%. The survey included MPs such as Nyamita, Ichung'wah, and Salasya in its top 100 rankings.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro asked Kenyans to give him three to four weeks to publicly outline his political direction and vision for the country's future. He also dismissed claims that he is a political double agent, saying his actions and public positions speak for themselves.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, a former ally of President William Ruto who has become a government critic, has asked Kenyans for three to four more weeks before publicly declaring his political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. He said he no longer supports the government and wants to make a decision based on the country's future rather than political pressure or personal popularity.
President William Ruto has signed the Finance Act 2026 into law, operationalizing the Sh4.82 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year. Ruto defended the Act as designed to enhance tax fairness by sealing loopholes and strengthening compliance, dismissing public concerns over tax hikes as misinformation.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has faced intense criticism for missing three major votes in the National Assembly: the Finance Bill 2025, the Finance Bill 2026, and the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was absent from the National Assembly during the Finance Bill 2026 Third Reading vote, which passed 122–40, drawing criticism on social media from Kenyans who noted his recent vocal opposition to government policies.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro acknowledged his regrettable absence from Parliament during the 2026 Finance Bill debate and vote, saying he had travelled abroad for previously scheduled engagements. He noted public feedback reflected the responsibility of leaders and cited his past interventions on policy issues including secondary school fees and Safaricom share sales.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed that constituencies represented by MPs who voted against the Finance Bill, 2026 should face a review of their development fund allocation, arguing that legislators opposing the revenue measures should not benefit from projects financed through the same tax proceeds.
Mombasa tea warehouses are holding 10,554,071 kilogrammes of made tea since the introduction of a Sh 2.28 per kilo levy for export, with east-of-rift factories accumulating 9,142,657 kgs and west-of-rift factories 1,141,414 kgs in the last five auctions between May 1 and June 2. Tea farmers have called on the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary to address the levy, citing concerns about industry collapse and a shift in buyer preference to teas from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has justified his silence while serving as chairperson of the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee, saying team responsibility meant he could only raise concerns internally through closed-door discussions rather than publicly oppose policies. He said his current position outside the committee structure now allows him greater freedom to openly express his views.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.