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.

CISLAC DEMANDS DECLARATION OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY ON INSECURITY . (PHOTO).‎


 CISLAC DEMANDS DECLARATION OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY ON INSECURITY 

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‎The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a national emergency on insecurity following the worsening wave of kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks across Nigeria, describing the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandit captivity as tragic.

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‎In a statement by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the death of a retired General in captivity is not only a personal tragedy but national that reflects the alarming state of insecurity in the country.

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‎The statement says there is an urgent need to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve inter-agency coordination, and dismantle the networks supporting these criminal activities

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‎Rafsanjani further calls for transparency and accountability in security spendings, noting that despite huge annual budgetary allocations to defence and security agencies, insecurity continues to worsen urging an improvements in the welfare, training, equipment, and operational capacity of security personnel, stressing the need for proactive, intelligence-led operations

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‎While acknowledging discussions on state policing, CISLAC cautions that any implementation must be guided by strong legal and accountability frameworks to prevent abuse.

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‎CISLAC further urges the National Assembly to intensify oversight of security institutions and ensure proper utilisation of security resources.

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