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.

CULTURE MINISTER LAYS MOTHER TO REST. (PHOTO).



 CULTURE MINISTER LAYS MOTHER TO REST


The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has laid her mother, Hajiya Fatima Binta Ladi Musa Musawa, to rest following her passing on Saturday, after a brief illness.


In a statement by Dr. Nneka Ikem Anibeze, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Minister, the family announced that Hajiya Fatima, who was born on August 15, 1955, in Gusau, Zamfara State, was widely admired for her unwavering faith, humility, compassion and devotion to her family and community.


In accordance with Islamic rites, the Jana'iza (funeral) prayer was held at the National Mosque, Abuja, after which she was interred at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja.

She is survived by six children, including the Minister of Art,, Hannatu Musa Musawa; Commissioner for Special Duties in Katsina State, Zainab Musawa; and Special Assistant to the President, Hajiya Hadiza Ali, among other family members.


The Minister, the Musawa family, and the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy expressed profound appreciation to the Federal Government, colleagues, stakeholders in the creative and cultural sectors, friends and well-wishers for their prayers, condolences and overwhelming support during this period of bereavement.


They prayed that Almighty Allah grants the deceased Al-Jannatul Firdaus and gives the family the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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