NGO council urges transport operators to lower fare prices

The Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) Council of Kenya has welcomed the government’s move to reduce the fuel rates in Kenya.

In a statement, the NGO Council of Kenya chairperson, Stephen Kipchumba Cheboi has urged transport operators to in turn reduce bus fares.

“The NGO Council of Kenya has welcomed the decision by the Government to reduce the rates of fuel which will help the country in the reduction of living among the citizens, we appreciate and further urge Matatu and bus public transport sacco’s to slash fares from next week after the government announced a reduction in the cost of petrol,” he said.

Cheboi further stated that the public transport sector usually dictates the price of essential goods, urging those who produce basic goods to take advantage of the fuel price drop.

“We urge wananchi now to have some relief but further appealed to those involved in the production of basic goods to take advantage of the reduced price of petrol to bring down the cost of essential commodities since this has always been the excuse even for those bringing foodstuffs from upcountry,” he added.

This statement follows an announcement by the Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) that the prices of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene have been reduced in the latest fuel review.

The prices for Super Petrol will decrease by Ksh.7.21, Diesel by Ksh.5.09, and Kerosene by Ksh.4.49.

The new prices took effect from March 15 to April 14, 2024.