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.

SAFE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE: POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED IMPERSONATOR FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASS AND ATTEMPTED RAPE/THEFT AT A COLLEGE OF HEALTH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND  

PRESS RELEASE  


SAFE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE: POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED IMPERSONATOR FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASS AND ATTEMPTED RAPE/THEFT AT A COLLEGE OF HEALTH  


Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested one Ahmed Saleh, male, 22-years-old, of Kobi Area, Bauchi, for alleged impersonation, criminal trespass, attempted rape and theft at Malikiyya College of Health, Old GRA, Bauchi.


The incident was reported to the Command on 24th July, 2026 at about 0630hrs via a distress call from the College. Preliminary investigation revealed that at about 0230hrs on the same day, the suspect, who claims to be attached to Garu Security Service, Bauchi, unlawfully gained entry into the female students’ lodge at Old GRA, Bauchi while dressed in a full police camouflage uniform.


Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, "B' Division led a team of detectives and patrol operatives to the scene. The suspect was promptly arrested at the lodge and the police camouflage uniform worn by him was recovered as an exhibit. He was thereafter conveyed to the station for further interrogation.


During the course of investigation, additional information was received linking the suspect to a series of theft cases reported within the hostel area.


The suspect is currently in custody and the case is under discreet investigation. Upon conclusion of investigation, he will be charged to court accordingly.


The Commissioner of Police, CPSani-OmoloriAliyu, mni, psc (+), warns individuals and private security outfits against impersonating security agencies. He further assures members of the public, and students in particular, of the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property within and around all educational institutions in the State.


SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS  

Police Public Relations Officer  


For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  

24th July, 2026.

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