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.

BURKINA FASO APPROVES FREE EDUCATION, TRANSPORT, HEALTHCARE FOR FAMILIES OF MARTYRS. (PHOTO).


 Burkina Faso approves free education, transport, healthcare for families of martyrs


Burkina Faso says it is launching free public transport and healthcare services to support family members of those who have died or been injured while defending the nation.


This comes after the Sahel nation formally recognised 315 people as national martyrs and 10 others as Invalides de la Nation (Disabled of the Nation)


The measures were approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by President Ibrahim Traoré under legislation governing the status of national martyrs and injured veterans.


Government spokesman Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo said those recognised and their families will be entitled, among other benefits, to free public transport and public healthcare, psychosocial support and assistance for their minor children, TRT Afrika reported.


Authorities said its decision to support families of those killed or injured in the military goes hand-in-hand with its continual emphasis on national solidarity and the defence of Burkina Faso.

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