Kenyan comedian and human rights activist Eric Omondi has once again taken to the streets to protest the rising cost of fuel, this time walking along a busy road while pulling empty jerrycans.
In a video seen by K24 Digital, Omondi was captured walking in the middle of the road pulling the empty yellow jerrycans in a symbolic demonstration meant to highlight the burden many Kenyans are facing due to high fuel prices.
Omondi, who is known for his street-style activism and theatrical protests, has previously used similar public demonstrations to draw attention to social and economic issues affecting ordinary citizens.
“Mafuta taa inaeza Fanya kwa Gari??? Asking for a friend,” Omondi wrote on his Instagram account.
Fuel price
Fuel prices remain a major concern in the country, affecting transportation, food prices, and daily expenses, with many households continuing to feel the impact of ongoing increases.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)announced a reduction in fuel prices late Wednesday following a government decision to lower the value-added tax on petroleum products, a move expected to ease pressure on consumers and businesses.
In a notice issued on the night of April 15, 2026, EPRA said the changes were made in line with a tax revision by the National Treasury.
“Pursuant to Legal Notice No. 70 dated 15th April 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury has revised the Value Added Tax rate from 13% to 8%,” the authority said.
The regulator outlined new pump prices in Nairobi, noting that “Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene now retail at Kshs.197.60, Kshs.196.63 and Kshs.152.78.”
The updated petroleum pump price list, EPRA said, is contained in Annex I, while a detailed breakdown for Nairobi appears in Annex II.
The tax adjustment has led to a drop in the cost of petrol and diesel.
“As a result, the pump price per litre in Nairobi of Super Petrol & Diesel decreases by Ksh 9.37 & Ksh 10.21 per litre, respectively, while that of Kerosene remains unchanged,” the notice stated.
At the same time, the subsidy on kerosene has been reduced.
“Consequently, the level of subsidy on Kerosene reduces from the current Ksh 108.10 to KShs.96.56/litre,” EPRA said.
The regulator noted that the pricing was determined under existing legal frameworks.
“In accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No.192 of 2022, we have calculated the maximum retail prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th April 2026 to 14th May 2026.”
“Accordingly, we have recalculated the maximum retail pump prices that will be in force from 16th April 2026 to 14th May 2026 taking into account this revised Value Added Tax rates.”
