People’s Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has challenged President William Ruto’s administration to reduce fuel prices by the weekend, accusing the government of allowing a few individuals to benefit from the petroleum sector at the expense of ordinary Kenyans.
Nyoro criticised the latest fuel price increase announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), arguing that the adjustment did not reflect conditions in the international oil market.
Speaking at the People’s Party of Kenya headquarters during a meeting with party aspirants and delegates from across the country, Nyoro questioned the explanation given for the rising cost of imported petroleum products and accused EPRA of misleading the public.
He also demanded the scrapping of the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel importation arrangement, claiming it had failed to serve the interests of Kenyans.
The PPK leader challenged Ruto to explain how the deal had benefited the country, arguing that the arrangement should not continue if its gains were concentrated among a small group of individuals.
Nyoro further criticised the margins earned by fuel importers and distributors, saying consumers should not be forced to shoulder higher costs while businesses in the supply chain benefit.
He also raised concerns over the management of oil resources in Turkana County, insisting that locally available petroleum resources should contribute to lower fuel costs and better living conditions for Kenyans, particularly residents of the region.
The politician called for greater transparency in the petroleum sector, demanding clear information on who benefits from the country’s oil resources and how decisions affecting fuel prices are made.
Nyoro also questioned the proposed Dangote East Africa refinery, alleging links between individuals benefiting from the G-to-G arrangement and minority shareholding interests in the planned project.
He called on the government to publish the shareholders’ register and disclose the proposed agreement governing the refinery, arguing that Kenyans should be able to scrutinise deals involving strategic national energy assets.
On governance, Nyoro accused the President of exercising excessive influence over Parliament, claiming that lawmakers had been weakened in their ability to independently scrutinise government policies and reject measures they opposed.
He argued that Parliament should have the freedom to review and remove taxes and levies contributing to high fuel prices.
The PPK leader also alleged that Ruto pressured executives at the National Social Security Fund, the Public Service Superannuation Fund and Kenya Re to invest in the Kenya Pipeline Company.
He maintained that public institutions should make investment decisions based on the interests of their members and stakeholders, rather than political considerations.
Nyoro said his suspension from parliamentary sittings would not deter him from raising concerns about government decisions or demanding accountability over the proposed Kenya Pipeline Company investment.
Turning to opposition politics ahead of the 2027 General Election, Nyoro urged opposition leaders to set aside public disagreements and concentrate on building a united front against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
He addressed Naivasha MP Jane Kihara, who has described him as a government project, urging her to stop making what he termed false accusations. Nyoro said he would respond if the attacks continued but maintained that he preferred respectful political engagement.
He later called on opposition leaders to focus on issues affecting Kenyans instead of trading accusations, arguing that unity would be important as the country approaches the 2027 polls.
