Moses Kuria React After His Prophecy Came to Pass

In September of the current year, Moses Kuria, the Public Service CS, delivered a somber message to the citizens of Kenya, warning them of an impending and continual increase in fuel prices that would persist until the year 2024.

He attributed this relentless surge in fuel costs to the ever-shifting dynamics of the global oil market, effectively conveying the government’s perceived powerlessness in the face of these forces.

Approximately one month later, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) made an official announcement regarding revised fuel prices, subsequently prompting the CS to reiterate and affirm his earlier projection, solidifying the notion that the nation would indeed continue to grapple with escalating fuel expenses for the foreseeable future.

Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria came out to indirectly reference his prophecy that fuel prices would rise until 2024.

On Saturday, October 14, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) released new prices of fuel products after an upward review.

As per the agency, the weighted average cost of the imported fuel commodities informed the new prices announced on Saturday, October 14.

A litre of petrol in Nairobi would now cost KSh 217, up from KSh 211 in the past month; diesel would cost KSh 205.47, up from 200.99, and kerosene 205.06, up from KSh 202.61; the prices increased by KSh 5.72, KSh 4.48 and KSh 2.45 respectively.

Referencing a tweet he had made a few weeks back, Kuria suggested science had shown the price surge would be constant for a couple of months before it subsides.

“Global crude prices are on an upward trajectory. For planning purposes, expect pump prices to go up by KSh 10 every month till February,” Kuria said in September.

He would maintain his position weeks later.

In a new tweet on Saturday, October 14, Kuria subtly despised Kenyans for detecting facts whenever they were told.

According to his tweet, ‘science’ indicated that fuel prices would continue rising, but Kenyans were not ready for that particular conversation.

“Mackenzies and Ezekiel Oderos of this world will always have a field day in Kenya because Kenyans prefer Voodoo to Science,” he said.