The Law Society of Kenya rushed to the High Court in Nyamira, seeking to stop the latest fuel price increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
The lawyers’ body, LSK, argues that the new prices will lead to a high cost of living. This places a burden on millions of Kenyans struggling with rising transport, food, and electricity bills.
LSK, in its petition, states that EPRA increased fuel prices without involving public participation and failed to provide enough transparency on how it arrived at the new rates. Earlier this month, EPRA raised the price of Super Petrol by KSh 16.65 per litre and Diesel by KSh 46.29, pushing diesel prices in Nairobi above KSh 240 per litre before later reducing them slightly after public pressure.
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The fuel hike triggered nationwide protests and a transport strike led by matatu operators, boda boda riders, and other transport stakeholders. Demonstrations disrupted transport and business activities in Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, and several other counties.
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LSK also questioned the government’s use of nearly KSh 5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund, saying authorities have not fully explained how they allocated or spent the money. The petition further challenges a temporary waiver issued by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) on sulphur limits in fuel imports, arguing that the move could expose Kenyans to health and environmental risks.
The lawyers want the court to compel EPRA and other government agencies to publish a detailed breakdown of fuel pricing, including taxes, levies, exchange rates, and subsidy allocations.
