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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 says Kenyan motorists must wait 30 to 45 days before recent declines in global oil prices appear at the pump. EPRA Petroleum and Gas Director Edward Kinyua attributed the lag to import processing and transport times.
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has introduced new adjustments that will raise electricity costs for Kenyan consumers starting with June 2026 bills.
Kenya's High Court has blocked the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) from evicting 13 matatu operators from petrol stations in Nairobi. Judge Enock Chacha Mwita said the move would cause major chaos during Christmas and New Year. He ordered stakeholders to meet and submit a report by December 1, 2025.
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Kenyans will pay Ksh4.78 more per kilowatt hour for electricity in November 2025 following a review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The increase stems from adjustments in fuel costs, foreign exchange fluctuations, and a water management levy. Households consuming 50 units monthly will face an additional Ksh237.5 on their bills.