The Kenya Kwanza government pledged to review the taxes and lower pump prices.
After his swearing-in, the head of state scrapped the fuel subsidy program, stipulating that it was a burden to the Treasury. This led to an increase in fuel prices. He, however, introduced a fuel stabilization fund after the first 100 days of his tenure that led to a reduction in the fuel prices and cushioned taxpayers from petroleum price spikes.
The fuel levies, against the public’s wishes, were increased from July 2024, curtailing the possibilities of the pump prices reducing.
