Kenya: Digital Drivers Earnings Squeezed After Fuel Hikes

Nairobi — Ride-hailing drivers in Nairobi are warning of shrinking earnings and rising operational strain following the latest fuel price increases by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

EPRA on Tuesday raised pump prices, with super petrol increasing by Sh28.69 per litre and diesel by Sh40.30, triggering a ripple effect across transport and logistics costs.

However, the government moved to cushion consumers by cutting Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 13 percent…