Ndindi Nyoro asks for recall of MPs to debate fuel price reduction proposals
Ndindi Nyoro
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has called for the urgent recall of the National Assembly from recess to consider proposed legislative amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices amid growing public outcry over the rising cost of living.
The hike of fuel prices has sparked protests across the country.
Speaking on Friday, Nyoro said the proposed changes seek to lower the cost of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene by reducing taxes and other levies imposed on petroleum products.
“Following our proposal to amend various laws with the aim of reducing fuel prices, we have written to the Speaker of the National Assembly with a request to recall the house from recess at the earliest, preferably Monday, to process the various proposed amendments,” said Nyoro.
In a letter addressed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula dated May 15, 2026, Nyoro formally requested the recall of Parliament to deliberate on the amendments.
“I respectfully write to request your consideration for the recall of the National Assembly from recess, pursuant to its mandate under the Constitution and the Standing Orders, to deliberate on urgent proposed legislative amendments aimed at reducing the cost of fuel in the country,” the letter read in part.
Among the key proposals is an amendment to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act to reduce VAT on fuel products from 8 per cent to zero, effectively making petroleum products VAT exempt.
According to the lawmaker, the proposal would lower the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel by Sh15.87 and Sh17.99, respectively.
“Amendment on the VAT Act to reduce VAT on fuel Products from 8% to zero, thereby making Petro, Diesel and Kerosene VAT exempt. This will save Kenyans Ksh 15.87 and Sh17.99 on Super Petro and diesel, respectively,” he stated.
The outspoken MP also proposed a reduction of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) by Sh7 through the revocation of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (Imposition of Levy) Order, 2024.
He further noted that the proposal to introduce an additional Ksh.5 billion subsidy for Diesel would not require parliamentary approval.
“All these proposals can reduce the Price by an acceptable margin and avert damaging inflationary effects to the economy,” he added.
Nyoro’s proposal comes on the backdrop of mounting pressure on the government following the latest fuel price increase announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
In the latest monthly review, EPRA increased the prices of Super Petrol and Diesel by Sh16.65 and Sh46.29 per litre, respectively, pushing fuel prices to record highs.
There are plans for protests on Monday over the new prices.