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.

ZAMBIA SUSPENDS VOTE COUNTING OVER VIOLENCE AGAINST ELECTION OFFICIALS. (PHOTO).


 Zambia suspends vote counting over violence against election officials


Zambia's election commission on Friday suspended the counting of votes and announcement of election results nationwide after reports of violence in some districts targeting election officials.


Election officials told a briefing there had been instances where marked ballot papers in ballot boxes had been stolen, adding it would review the suspension within 24 hours, Reuters reported.


The Southern African country held presidential, parliamentary and local government elections on Thursday.


President Hakainde Hichilema is running for a second term after steering the major copper producer out of a debt crisis since taking office in 2021.


Analysts say he is favoured to win, although the leading opposition candidate Brian Mundubile has drawn large crowds in some areas.


The full results were previously expected to be announced on Monday. It was unclear whether the suspension would change that.


Hichilema, in a post on X, has called for citizens to “remain peaceful, patient and patriotic as we await the official outcome from those entrusted with managing the vote.”

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