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.

PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES MARK OKOYE AT 40.(PHOTO).


 PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES MARK OKOYE AT 40


President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Mark Okoye, on the occasion of his 40th birthday anniversary.


According to a statement by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Okoye's outstanding contributions to public service and commended his 14-year unblemished record in various leadership positions.

Before his appointment as the pioneer Managing Director and Chief Executive of the South-East Development Commission, 


Okoye served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency. 


He also served as Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State and later as Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners.


President Tinubu described Okoye as a dedicated, resilient and passionate public servant, urging him not to relent in his efforts to effectively manage the South-East Development Commission and deliver on its mandate for the development of the region.


The President noted that, as a youth-centric leader, he remains optimistic about Nigeria's future, especially with innovative young leaders such as Mark Okoye playing key roles in his administration.


President Tinubu joined family members, friends and well-wishers in celebrating Okoye on the milestone, wishing him good health, renewed strength and greater accomplishments in service to the nation.

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