KENYA HIKES FUEL PRICES BY 6% FOLLOWING LINGERING MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS. (PHOTO).

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 Kenya hikes fuel prices by 6% following lingering Middle East tensions Kenya raised the maximum retail prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, the energy regulator said, citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The east African nation hiked petrol prices by 6% and diesel prices by 4.5% as it relies on the Middle East region for nearly all of its fuel supplies. A litre of diesel will cost 227.76 Kenyan shillings ($1.76) in the capital city of Nairobi, from 217.86 shillings, while kerosene will rise to 219.87 shillings from 191.38 shillings between October 15 and November 14, when new prices will be announced, TRT Afrika reported. The energy regulator said the government extended a reduction in value-added tax on fuel to 8% from 16% until January 14. Fuel prices affect multiple sectors including transport, agriculture and construction.

WIKE DISMISSES REPORTS OF PDP SPLIT, INSISTS PARTY REMAINS UNITED AHEAD OF NATIONAL CONVENTION. (PHOTO).


 Wike Dismisses Reports of PDP Split, Insists Party Remains United Ahead of National Convention


The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, **Nyesom Wike**, on Wednesday rejected claims of a division within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that the party is intact and fully united as it prepares for its national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30, 2026.


Wike made the remarks while speaking to journalists in Abuja after inspecting several ongoing and completed infrastructure projects in the capital city.


Addressing widespread speculation about internal rifts, the former Rivers State governor maintained that mere disagreements among party members do not translate to factionalisation.


“We have only one PDP, no faction,” he stated categorically.


He further emphasised: “I don’t know which camp you are talking about. There is only one PDP. Some individuals may not be happy, yes, but there is no faction.”


Wike acknowledged that certain grievances exist within the party but stressed that reconciliation efforts are continuing and can run parallel with preparations for the forthcoming national convention.


“That there is a convention does not mean there will be no reconciliation. Everything has its own time,” he added.

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