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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 14, 2026Country: Kenya

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On October 14, 2026, Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi dismissed Gachagua's claims that the government plans to hike fuel prices. The Energy Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is scheduled to announce October fuel prices at a press briefing at 4 pm. Additionally, Parliament passed the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill requiring employers to provide nursing rooms, with fines or jail for non-compliance, and Kenya Pipeline Company reported a net profit of Ksh11.6 billion for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

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