Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto’s administration of misleading the public on fuel stability after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a sharp rise in pump prices on April 15, 2026.
Speaking after EPRA published the new rates for Super Petrol and Diesel, Sifuna said earlier government promises of price control had collapsed under the weight of the latest adjustments.
He termed the assurances of price stabilization as open lies that now stand in direct contradiction to the regulator’s figures.
The senator pointed to remarks made on March 30, 2026, when President Ruto said state interventions had cushioned consumers from global shocks. Sifuna argued that the record prices announced this week show those claims have fallen apart.
“The pain at the pump rests entirely on the current administration,” Sifuna stated, placing blame for the new fuel costs on the government’s handling of the sector.
EPRA’s April review set significantly higher prices for both Super Petrol and Diesel, triggering warnings from matatu operators of immediate fare increases nationwide.
The hike has fueled fresh public anxiety over the cost of living, with transport, food, and commodity prices all tied to fuel.
Sifuna’s criticism adds to growing pressure from opposition leaders who say economic management remains a weak point for the Kenya Kwanza administration.
