Wamiliki wa malori na wasafirishaji wapandisha gharama za mizigo

Chama cha Wasafirishaji wa Mizigo Kenya (KTA) na Chama cha Wamiliki wa Malori (TAK) kimeongeza gharama za usafirishaji mizigo kwa asilimia 14 na 30 mtawalia, kufuatia ongezeko la bei ya mafuta lililotangazwa na EPRA Jumanne jioni. Ongezeko hili la bei ya dizeli hadi Sh206 kwa lita na petroli Sh206 limeathiri sekta ya usafirishaji kutoka Bandari ya Mombasa na nchini. Hali hii inatarajiwa kuongeza bei za bidhaa sokoni.

Mamlaka ya Kudhibiti wa Kawi na Petroli (EPRA) ilitangaza kuongeza bei ya mafuta Jumanne jioni, na ongezeko la Sh40 kwa lita la dizeli kutoka Sh163, na jumla ya ongezeko la asilimia 24.5. Hii imesababisha Chama cha Wasafirishaji wa Mizigo Kenya (KTA), kinachosimamia malori zaidi ya 6,000, kuongeza gharama za usafirishaji kwa asilimia 14 kuanzia leo.

Mwenyekiti wa KTA, Newton Wang’oo, alisema mafuta huchangia asilimia 55 ya gharama za usafirishaji. “Wanachama wanakumbushwa kuwa mafuta ndiyo gharama kuu katika usafirishaji wa mizigo kupitia barabara, yakichangia karibu asilimia 55 ya gharama zote za kibiashara. Hii inafasiriwa kuwa ongezeko la asilimia 13 hadi 14 ya gharama za usafirishaji kwa ujumla,” alisema Wang’oo katika taarifa kwa wanachama.

Chama cha Wamiliki wa Malori (TAK), kinachowakilisha wanachama 20,000 na malori zaidi ya 50,000, kimeagiza ongezeko la asilimia 30 mara moja. Maafisa wa TAK, wakiongozwa na mwenyekiti Raphael Lamuya na katibu mkuu Denny Kilia, walizungumza na wanahabari Syokimau, Kaunti ya Machakos, Jumatano.

Lamuya alielezea wasiwasi kuhusu uhaba wa mafuta uliopita na udanganyifu unaowezekana katika usambazaji. “Tulihakikishiwa kuwa nchi ina akiba ya kutosha ya mafuta lakini tunachoshuhudia sasa ni kupanda kwa ghafla kwa bei,” alisema Lamuya. Kilia alihimiza akiba ya mafuta ya mwaka mmoja.

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Police in Nairobi arrest protesters holding anti-fuel price signs during demonstrations.
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Eleven arrested in Nairobi during fuel price protests

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Nairobi police arrested 11 people during protests against fuel price hikes announced by EPRA on Tuesday, April 21. Demonstrations occurred in several areas including Embu and Kitengela, with some violence reported. Commander Issa Mohamud said the situation remains calm with businesses operating normally.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new fuel prices for the April-May 2026 cycle, with super petrol rising by Ksh28.69 per litre to Ksh206.97 in Nairobi. Diesel increased by Ksh40.30 to Ksh206.84 per litre, while kerosene remains unchanged at Ksh152.78. The hikes stem from sharp rises in landed costs combined with taxes and margins.

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The Taxpayers Association of Kenya has warned matatu operators against hiking fares beyond levels justified by recent fuel price increases. The statement follows public uproar after operators raised fares by over 25 per cent. The group provided calculations showing operators are making exorbitant profits.

Petrol stations in Nairobi and surrounding areas are selling fuel below the EPRA maximum of KSh214 per litre for the May-June cycle, with some offering prices as low as KSh211. This is possible because EPRA sets only a ceiling price rather than a fixed rate.

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South Africa's Fuels Industry Association states that fuel supplies are stable but tight, especially for diesel, ahead of price increases on 1 April 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa said he and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana are concerned about the situation. Taxi operators and consumers warn of impacts from hikes exceeding R5 per litre for petrol and nearly R10 for diesel.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the government aims to reach an agreement with public transport operators by Friday to address protests over high fuel prices. Talks follow a one-week suspension of strikes by matatu operators and other transporters.

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The Kenya Ports Authority has revised tariffs for the Likoni ferry service, raising fees for small cars while reducing charges for some smaller operators. The changes took effect on 23 May 2026 and aim to balance costs with affordability. Pedestrians continue to cross without charge.

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