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Capping kila corner! Octopizzo calls out govt over fuel prices
15th April, 2026 09:23 PM
Kenyan hip-hop star Octopizzo has blasted the government over the latest fuel price hike, capturing the frustration many Kenyans are feeling as pump prices continue to rise and stretch household budgets.
In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, he expressed frustration over what he described as repeated contradictions in communication about fuel supply and pricing.
He painted a picture that many Kenyans are familiar with, where announcements sound reassuring one day, only for the reality at the pump to change without warning.
“Last week, we were told fuel prices would remain stable, that there was enough supply. Today, prices are up again. This disconnect is exactly what frustrates Kenyans. Promises on one hand, reality on the other. And it’s the ordinary citizen who pays the price literally. Kenya ni capping kila corner,” Octopizzo stated.
The remarks came shortly after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new fuel prices for the April to May review period. In Nairobi, super petrol now retails at Ksh206.97 per litre, while diesel stands at Ksh206.84 per litre, a sharp jump that has shocked motorists and transport operators across the country.
Diesel recorded one of the biggest increases, rising by more than Ksh40 per litre, while petrol went up by nearly Ksh29. This marks one of the steepest fuel adjustments in recent months, pushing the cost of transport and basic commodities even higher.
According to EPRA, the increase has been driven by rising global crude oil prices and higher import costs. The landed cost of fuel has gone up significantly, with international market pressure directly affecting local pump prices despite government efforts to cushion consumers.
Authorities have also adjusted tax components, including a reduction in VAT from 16 per cent to 13 per cent and partial subsidies through the Petroleum Development Levy. However, these measures were not enough to prevent fuel prices from crossing the Ksh200 mark in most towns across the country.
The impact is already being felt on the ground. Transport fares are slowly creeping up, while small business owners are adjusting prices to cope with higher delivery and production costs. Commuters in Nairobi and other towns are now bracing for more expensive matatu rides as operators react to the new fuel costs.
