Tougher times for consumers as high transport costs kick in

Transport trucks parked by the roadside in Kikopey, Gilgil. PHOTO | BEATRICE OBWOCHA | NMG

Kenyans are staring at tougher times as truckers announce a 5 percent increase in transport costs in the wake of a rise in fuel prices announced on Monday.

The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) announced immediate increase in transport charges starting Tuesday after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a 10-year high fuel price in its latest monthly review.

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