Democratic Party of Kenya National Chairperson Peter Ndubai has criticised the continued rise in fuel prices, warning that the increases are worsening the cost of living and placing severe strain on households across the country.
Ndubai said the escalating fuel costs are driving up production and transport expenses, which in turn is compounding economic hardship for ordinary Kenyans who are already struggling with high prices of basic commodities.
He challenged the Ministry of Energy to urgently clarify the fuel pricing structure, alleging possible inefficiencies and raising concerns over accountability within the sector.
“Kenyans cannot continue to suffer while a few individuals benefit at their expense,” he said, calling for transparency and immediate intervention to stabilise fuel prices.
The Tigania West MP aspirant condemned the killing of two people on Tuesday during peaceful protests over the deteriorating state of Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Mbeere North, Embu County, sparking fresh outrage and renewed scrutiny of police conduct during demonstrations.
Ndubai said, the protests, which turned deadly after the reported use of live ammunition by the National Police Service, linking them to a growing pattern of excessive force against civilians participating in public demonstrations.
Ndubai said victims were law-abiding citizens who had taken to the streets to demand better healthcare services.
“Their voices should have been heard, not silenced,” Ndubai said, describing the killings as both a national tragedy and a painful loss to the local community.
He warned that continued use of lethal force against civilians risked eroding Kenya’s democratic foundations, adding that a state that “turns its guns on its own people” is drifting away from constitutional order and the rule of law.
Ndubai called for an independent and transparent investigation into the shootings, urging authorities to hold accountable any officers found responsible.
He also pushed for urgent reforms in public order policing to ensure compliance with constitutional standards.
Police on Thursday issued a statement saying the issue is under active investigation and any officer found culpable will face the law adding that they do not condone killings of civilians.
Edited by John Majau
