On Friday, September 15, 2023, Trade and Investment CS Moses Kuria warned that the prices of fuel would continue to rise by at least Ksh10 every month until February 2024.
The outspoken CS further went ahead and told Kenyans complaining about the recent hike in fuel prices to dig their own oil wells stating that his projections were based on science.
“Global Crude Prices are on an upward trajectory. For planning purposes expect pump prices to go up by KSh 10 every month till February,
“I’m asking the youths not to be into that life, if you keep lamenting about the fuel prices why not drill your own borehole Crude oil has increased in prices worldwide,” Kuria said.
However, on Wednesday, September 20, the CS took to his social media pages to admit that he made arrogant statements.
While apologizing to Kenyans, Kuria said that he was wrong about the projections and that he has since been advised by Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale that the cost of fuel will come down.
“Dear Kenyans. On Friday 15th September I made some comments indicating that the price of fuel is likely to go up in the coming months owing to global dynamics.
“I have since been advised by people like Boni Khaleale and his master that the statement was incorrect, insensitive, and arrogant. I am made to now understand that the price will come down. I apologize profusely since to err is human,” Kuria said on X.
His apologies come at a time when Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale asked President William Ruto to axe Moses Kuria as the Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary.
“President Ruto, I want to tell you today from Kakamega, that the people you have given jobs to have put you in trouble. The Minister for Trade and Energy and your economic advisors,
“President Ruto, sack these people otherwise they are giving your government a bad image,” Khawale said.
