Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi launched a sharp counterattack against Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua following his allegations that the government intended to artificially inflate pump prices. Speaking on Wednesday, October 14, during a campaign tour with President William Ruto in West Pokot County, CS Wandayi directly addressed Gachagua’s claims regarding the latest monthly pricing review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). While refraining from predicting whether pump prices would shift upward or downward, Wandayi defended EPRA’s statutory mandate, maintaining that Kenya’s fuel pricing follows legal guidelines rather than political dictates. “Let me tell you, Mr Wamunyoro. There is nothing that you know regarding fuel prices in this country because you were a one-term MP. Fuel prices are managed independently by EPRA and not individuals within government,” Wandayi stated. Allegations of Political Bribery and Price Manipulation Wandayi’s response follows explosive claims made earlier on Wednesday by Gachagua, who accused President William Ruto of planning to push petrol prices up by Ksh12 per litre and diesel by Ksh9 per litre. Gachagua asserted that the alleged price adjustments aimed to raise funds for political inducement ahead of the 2027 General Election, alleging that Gulf Energy would process the resulting fun...
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