President William Ruto has been slapped with new fuel-price demands by the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK), which wants the government to provide a legally binding guarantee that savings and proceeds from the proposed Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lamu will translate into lower pump prices.
In a statement dated October 2, 2026, MAK demanded that the government recognize motorists as key stakeholders in the refinery arrangement.
“There must be a legally binding framework stating explicitly how a percentage of the proceeds and operational savings from the Lamu Refinery will directly translate into lower, guaranteed pump prices,” part of the notice read.
According to the association, Ruto must establish a direct link between the refinery’s operations and consumer fuel costs.
The demands come after Ruto and Dangote broke ground for the $16 billion refinery project in Mokowe, Lamu County, on September 30.
Government Asked to Disclose Refinery Agreements
MAK has also called for the disclosure of agreements signed between the government and Dangote Industries.
The association wants the terms of the investment, government commitments, and arrangements governing the project’s benefits made public.
It cited constitutional requirements on transparency, access to information, and public participation to back its demand for deal disclosure.
“In line with constitutional requirements on transparency, access to information, and public participation, the government must immediately publish and disclose all contracts and terms signed with Dangote Industries,” MAK stated.
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Motorists Raise Land and Legal Concerns
The association has also called for the refinery’s land acquisition and displacement to comply with the law and human rights requirements.
MAK also requires court petitions concerning the project to be handled through established legal processes.
If President Ruto does not meet its demands, MAK has warned it could pursue nationwide civic action and legal solutions.
“Failure by the government to engage road users and disclose all contracts will leave us with no choice but to initiate nationwide civic action, and seek legal remedies,” MAK confirmed.
MAK has affirmed that its members will remain opposed to the Dangote deal until all their issues are addressed.
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Motorists Cite Previous Fuel Measures
According to MAK, Kenyan motorists have faced a series of policy decisions that have increased fuel costs without delivering corresponding benefits to road users.
The association cited the Turkana crude oil experience, arguing that crude was transported from the region using roads whose construction and maintenance are partly funded through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund. Yet, motorists did not receive corresponding relief at the pump.
MAK also criticized fuel-pricing policies, arguing that motorists have not consistently benefited from reductions in international crude oil prices during monthly price reviews.
The association further noted the removal of the KSh5 per liter fuel subsidy, the increase of VAT on fuel from 8 percent to 16 percent, and the KSh7 per liter increase in the Road Maintenance Levy.
On the Government-to-Government oil supply arrangement, MAK claimed motorists had been promised six months of price stability but later faced higher fuel prices, which the association linked to increased transport and business costs.
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