This archive report was first published on 15 May 2020.
Kenya's fuel prices have been decreasing globally since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the latest reduction announced on Thursday.
As of mid-June, diesel prices dropped by Sh19.19 per litre, while Super Petrol reduced by Sh9.54 per litre.
However, Kenyans in Nairobi are still feeling the pinch, with many calling for public transport operators to lower their fares.
"I will feel the impact of the new prices if matatus reduce the fare. Fares were hiked and even today I paid Sh150. I would want the government to look into that," said Waweru, a commuter.
Waweru, who travels to Kangundo, added that he has been paying Sh150 for the journey.
Others, like James Wambua, welcomed the fuel price reduction but noted that it would only make sense once business resumes.
"The prices are good and we appreciate but they are not helping much because there is no business now. Our plea is that we can go back to normal and resume business because life is really hard now," said Vincent Kariuki, a taxi driver.
Kenya has been under a dusk-to-dawn curfew for the past two months, with the deadline set for Saturday.
