Browsing: East Africa cost of living
KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has sparked debate after downplaying concerns over rising fuel prices, saying motorists who cannot afford fuel should “stay at…
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has explained the origins of the nickname “Zakayo,” linking it to public backlash over his administration’s tax policies and…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Protests in Nairobi gathered momentum on Tuesday as groups of young demonstrators took to the streets to protest rising fuel prices and the…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Business activity continued uninterrupted across Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, as planned protests over rising fuel prices failed to gain…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Police in Nairobi have banned planned demonstrations in the Central Business District (CBD), dealing a blow to opposition leaders and activists who had…
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has signed into law the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, reducing VAT on petroleum products from 16 per cent…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in fuel prices across Kenya following a fresh review of the…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly criticised the recent rise in fuel prices in Kenya, describing the increase as unjustified and economically…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has emerged as the most expensive fuel market in East Africa, with motorists paying significantly higher prices for both petrol and…