Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the multiple levies and taxes imposed on petroleum products, saying they are essential as they support critical services offered to Kenyans.
Speaking on Spice FM on Tuesday, July 22, Wandayi maintained that the levies are justified. However, he noted that those aggrieved can propose reforms that still sustain the services funded by the taxes, while easing the burden on consumers.
Opiyo Wandayi: When you say, for instance, that our levies and taxes are too high and should be reduced, are you offering an alternative to address the issues that these levies are meant to cover?#TheSituationRoom Hosts: @dennisaseto @nduokoh @DennisOkariProducer:… pic.twitter.com/h7u9AjZxLS - SpiceFM (@SpiceFMKE) July 22, 2025 His comments come on the back of a recent increase in fuel prices.
According to energy experts, the spike in pump prices is largely attributed to high taxes, despite the influence of global landing costs.
