Transport paralysed, five people killed by police as Kenya braces for violent election season ahead
Kenya’s fuel prices hit a record high on Friday, with the diesel price increasing by 23.5 per cent and gasoline by 8 per cent. The government attributed the previous price increase to the Iran war and its effects on energy supplies, but it reduced taxes to lessen the shock for consumers.
Shocker of high cost of books, uniform and sky-high bus-fare as parents get ready for reopening of schools
Shop owners and licensed traders also reported reduced sales, noting that many parents were opting to buy cheaper, second-hand items sold in backstreets due to financial constraints. Fatma Somji, the owner of Somco Bookshop, said the current economic situation has made it difficult for parents to fully meet school requirements.
