By Issa Hussein - Reporter
Kenya, 19 May 2026 - The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has threatened to sue the government over recent increases in fuel and electricity prices, warning that the new charges have placed an unbearable burden on households and businesses already struggling with the high cost of living.
In a statement issued on Monday, LSK demanded an immediate review of the latest fuel and electricity tariffs, saying the measures were introduced without adequate public participation and transparency.
The lawyers’ body cited the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (EPRA) latest fuel review announced on May 14, which pushed diesel prices up by Sh46.29 to Sh242.92 per litre in Nairobi, while petrol rose by Sh16.65 to Sh214.25 per litre for the period between May 15 and June 14.
LSK also faulted new electricity adjustments introduced through Gazette Notices No. 6002, 6003 and 6004, saying the additional charges had increased the cost of power by about Sh4.72 per kilowatt-hour through fuel cost charges, foreign exchange adjustments and statutory levies.
“The cumulative effect of these measures has imposed a disproportionate and economically unsustainable burden on Kenyan households, businesses, manufacturers and transport operators,” the society said.
LSK argued that the changes appeared to have been implemented without sufficient public participation, transparent disclosure of policy considerations or adequate consumer protection safeguards.
“The State remains constitutionally bound under Articles 10, 47 and 201 of the Constitution to ensure openness, accountability, procedural fairness and meaningful public participation,” the statement read.
The society also demanded a transparent and independent audit of the Petroleum Development Levy stabilisation framework and the government-to-government petroleum procurement arrangement.
Further, LSK called for an update on investigations into the alleged importation and circulation of adulterated fuel with high sulphur content, including the prosecution of senior Kenya Pipeline Company officials linked to the matter.
At the same time, the lawyers condemned violence, looting and destruction of property witnessed during ongoing demonstrations, while also criticising alleged police brutality during the protests.
The society cited reported shootings in Thika in which several protesters were injured and called for independent investigations into all cases of police shootings, injuries, deaths and destruction of property.
Among the immediate measures sought by LSK are a review of EPRA’s pricing guidelines, publication of the legal and fiscal basis for the levy changes, and full compliance with constitutional requirements on public participation and transparency.
“Should immediate corrective administrative action fail to materialise, the Society shall move to court to seek appropriate reliefs aimed at safeguarding constitutional governance, consumer rights, civil liberties, and the socio-economic welfare of the people of Kenya,” LSK said.
The statement was signed by LSK President Charles Kanjama and members of the council.
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