Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called on matatus, buses, and passenger service vehicles (PSVs) to lower fare prices in response to recent fuel price reductions.
In a post on his X account, Cherargei emphasized that the reduced fuel costs should be reflected in transport fares. He also urged authorities to take action against non-compliant operators.
“With the reduction of fuel prices in the country, the matatu, buses & passenger service vehicles (PSVs) should equally REDUCE their fare prices in equal measure to reflect lower fuel prices. Failure to which, the police should crack down on the non-compliant PSVs in the country,” he wrote.
His remarks followed an announcement by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of new fuel prices for the December-January cycle. The pump prices for super petrol decreased by KSh 4.37, while diesel and kerosene dropped by KSh 3 each.
In Nairobi, the revised prices mean Super Petrol now costs KSh 176.29 per litre, diesel KSh 165.06, and kerosene KSh 148.39. These rates will remain effective for the next 30 days.
The fuel price reduction comes at a time when Kenya’s inflation remains at a 17-year low, standing at 2.8 percent in November, up slightly from 2.7 percent in October. The figure remains within the government’s medium-term target of 2.5 to 7.5 percent.
Fuel prices significantly influence inflation, given their role in critical sectors such as agriculture, transport, and household energy. Diesel, a key input in transportation and farming, and kerosene, widely used for cooking and lighting, directly impact the cost of living.
Senator Cherargei lauded President William Ruto’s economic strategies, describing the fuel price cuts as evidence of the government’s commitment to improving citizens’ well-being.
“The strategies of President Ruto in creating a prosperous nation for all are starting to bear fruit,” Cherargei said.
The senator’s remarks highlight growing public expectation for tangible benefits from lower fuel prices, particularly in sectors that directly affect Kenyans’ daily lives.
