Charles Keter declines to appear before senate over fuel price discussion.
Charles Keter, the Energy Cabinet Secretary for Energy, on September 21, 2021, declined to present himself before the Senate. The Cabinet Secretary argues that the issue should be directed towards John Munyes since the matter falls under the scope of the Mining and Petroleum Ministry and not Energy.
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Charles Keter, the Energy Cabinet Secretary for Energy, on September 21, 2021, declined to present himself before the Senate. The Cabinet Secretary argues that the issue should be directed towards John Munyes since the matter falls under the scope of the Mining and Petroleum Ministry and not Energy.
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The parliament had previously summoned the two Cabinet Secretaries for Energy and Petroleum, regarding the dramatic rise in fuel prices after fuel subsidies were suddenly stopped. The summons followed a bequest from Samson Cherargei, Nandi Senator for, a statement behind the move. Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka also included (Epra) the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to appear before the Senate to account for the decision to stop fuel subsidies. This decision concerns lawmakers as it induces adverse effects on living costs and enhances price pressures such as price hikes.
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The Cabinet Secretary for Petroleum, John Munyes requested the Senate to postpone the meeting, claiming he would be involved in international travel at the time. The fuel discussion has raised considerable concern and outrage from Kenyan citizens. The Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi, on September 19, 2021, challenged Members of Parliament to bring the debate to parliament upon Parliaments' resumption next week.
Source: The Kenyan Herald
