Why Raila Wants Gov’t To Lower Fuel Prices By Ksh 50
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja coalition, has urged the Kenyan government, specifically the Kenya Kwanza administration, to lower the fuel prices in the upcoming review to align with the global decline in petroleum product prices.
During his address on Saturday, December 9, at Merrueshi village in Kajiado East, the former Prime Minister emphasized the need for a significant reduction of at least Ksh 50 in fuel prices.
“Let the government reduce fuel by up to Ksh50. The global prices have reduced, and there is no excuse whatsoever why Kenyans should continue paying the high prices. That is unacceptable,” said Raila.
He further emphasized that a reduction of Ksh 5 or Ksh 10 in fuel prices would not be adequate for the citizens grappling with the challenges of a high cost of living in Kenya.
“Even if EPRA reduces the fuel prices by Sh5 or Sh10, it will not be sufficient for the common Kenyan as the current oil market prices say otherwise,” Raila stated.
The opposition leader strongly criticized the government’s handling of this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Examinations (KCPE), condemning it as a catastrophe that poses a threat to the future prospects of students.
“The education system is in crisis. Innocent children deserve fairness and transparency in the manner in which they are graded,” he said.
The Azimio leader additionally characterized the Ruto administration as a hub of unfulfilled promises and actions that adversely affect the well-being of the Kenyan populace.
“The pain of Kenyans struggling to bear the high cost of living has been worsened by continued lies and unfulfilled promises. Kenyans expectations of a better life are darker because of bad leadership,” Raila added.
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Why Raila Wants Gov’t To Lower Fuel Prices By Ksh 50
